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Virtual reality environments for post-stroke arm rehabilitation

Authors: Sandeep Subramanian, Luiz A Knaut, Christian Beaudoin, Bradford J McFadyen, Anatol G Feldman, Mindy F Levin

Published in: Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation | Issue 1/2007

Abstract

Introduction

Optimal practice and feedback elements are essential requirements for maximal motor recovery in patients with motor deficits due to central nervous system lesions.

Methods

A virtual environment (VE) was created that incorporates practice and feedback elements necessary for maximal motor recovery. It permits varied and challenging practice in a motivating environment that provides salient feedback.

Results

The VE gives the user knowledge of results feedback about motor behavior and knowledge of performance feedback about the quality of pointing movements made in a virtual elevator. Movement distances are related to length of body segments.

Conclusion

We describe an immersive and interactive experimental protocol developed in a virtual reality environment using the CAREN system. The VE can be used as a training environment for the upper limb in patients with motor impairments.

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Title: Virtual reality environments for post-stroke arm rehabilitation
Authors: Sandeep Subramanian
Luiz A Knaut
Christian Beaudoin
Bradford J McFadyen
Anatol G Feldman
Mindy F Levin
Publication date: 01-12-2007
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation / Issue 1/2007
Electronic ISSN: 1743-0003
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1743-0003-4-20

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Virtual reality environments for post-stroke arm rehabilitation

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