RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Kolářová, Barbora
A1 Eliáš, Radek
A1 Bastlová, Petra
T1 GAME BASED THERAPY IN PATIENTS AFTER STROKE
JF Profese Online
YR 2012
VO 5
IS 2
SP 6
OP 10
DO 10.5507/pol.2012.010
UL https://profeseonline.upol.cz/en/artkey/pol-201202-0002.php
AB This pilot study aims to objectively verify the influence of positive emotions on motor learning through visual feedback in the form of games in a virtual environment in individuals after a stroke. In this pilot study, we evaluated three stroke patients. They completed a two-week intensive therapy by means of playing virtual games. Postural stability was assessed in every patient before and after the therapy, as well as gross motor skills of paretic upper limb by both clinical (Berg Balance Scale, Action Research Arm Test) and instrumental (Dynamic Computed Posturography) testing. The evaluation of patients showed significant positive effect of game based therapy on postural stability and coordination. Therefore, playing games in a virtual environment might be considered a suitable addition to the complex of physiotherapeutic approach in patients after stroke. In accordance with our pilot measurements, further extension of this study might be useful.