Effectiveness of virtual reality using Wii gaming technology in stroke rehabilitation: A pilot randomized clinical trial and proof of principle

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Author: 

Saposnik, G.
Teasell, R.
Mamdani, M.
Hall, J.
McIlroy, W.
Cheung, D.
Thorpe, K.E.
Cohen, L.G.
Bayley, M.

Citation: 

Saposnik, G., Teasell, R., Mamdani, M., Hall, J., McIlroy, W., Cheung, D., Thorpe, K.E., Cohen, L.G., & Bayley, M. (2010).  Effectiveness of virtual reality using Wii gaming technology in stroke rehabilitation: A pilot randomized clinical trial and proof of principle. Stroke, 41(7),1477-1484.

DOI: 10.1161/STROKEAHA.110.584979

Keywords: 

  • game
  • game play
  • hemiparesis
  • nintendo wii
  • rehabilitation
  • stroke
  • virtual reality

Health Topic: 

  • Injuries and Rehabilitation

Target Population: 

  • Adults
  • Patients

Game Platform: 

  • Game Console

Publication Type: 

  • Journal Article

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  • HopeLab
  • Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
  • SAGE Publishing
  • UNICEF Kid Power