Bilateral Movement-based Computer Games Improve Sensorimotor Functions in Subacute Stroke Survivors.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Previous studies have reported that movement-based computer gaming is more effective than conventional intervention in enhancing upper limb rehabilitation.

Objective

To evaluate whether the use of bilateral movement-based computer games could augment the effects of conventional intervention in improving the upper limb motor function, grip strength and health-related quality of life of subacute stroke survivors.

Methods

A total of 93 subjects with subacute stroke were randomized into 2 groups receiving one of two 3.5-h interventions for 2 days per week over 8 weeks: (i) "bilateral movement-based computer games + conventional rehabilitation"; and (ii) "video-directed exercise + conventional rehabilitation" (control group).

Results

A total of 83 subject

SUBMITTER: Lam SSL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9422325 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature