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CPANC: Nintendo Wii-based exercise therapy for balance rehabilitation after stroke

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July 2014

CPANC: Nintendo Wii-based exercise therapy for balance rehabilitation after stroke

Vol: 3| Issue: 7| Number:55| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Randomized Trial
OE Level Evidence:N/A
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A

Is it Feasible to Provide Additional Wii-based Training to Improve Balance After Stroke? A Pilot Randomised Controlled Trial in an Inpatient Setting

Contributing Authors:
KJ Bower RA Clark JL McGinley CL Martin KJ Miller

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30 stroke patients were randomized to evaluate the feasibility and the efficacy of Nintendo-Wii based therapy on balance rehabilitation. Patients were allocated to undergo Wii-based training whilst standing (Balance group) or while sitting (Upper Limb Group) and were monitored over 2 to 4 weeks. The evidence presented in this conference report suggested that Wii-based therapy was feasible, safe, a...

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