An 8-Week Virtual Exercise Environment Intervention for People Post-Stroke: A Longitudinal Mixed Methods Single Case Study.

ABSTRACT: Individuals with hemiplegia using a coupled-crank arm cycle may experience nonparetic arm overcompensation and paretic arm resistance due to neuromechanical deficits. Technologies that foster independent limb contributions may increase paretic arm recovery for people post-stroke. To document in a single case study the effects of 8 weeks of training with a smart trainer arm ergometer on power output, pedal speed, pedal synchronicity, quality of life, enjoyment, and engagement. A longitudinal, mixed methods, case study design was used to examine physical and psychosocial changes in an individual post-stroke after an 8-week arm cycling program using the Advanced Virtual Exercise Environment Device (AVEED) in a non-immersive virtual exergaming environment. After a pretest visit, the cycling sp

SUBMITTER: Mendonca CJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12441297 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature