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Increased Functionality and Strength in Non-Dominant Hand with Virtual Reality Video-Game Therapy

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November 2020

Increased Functionality and Strength in Non-Dominant Hand with Virtual Reality Video-Game Therapy

Vol: 9| Issue: 11| Number:9| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1

Video game-based therapy for the non-dominant hand improves manual skills and grip strength.

Hand Surg Rehabil. 2020 Sep;39(4):265-269.

Contributing Authors:
H Bostanci A Emir D Tarakci E Tarakci

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Thirty healthy patients were included in this randomized trial comparing 8 weeks of virtual reality (VR) video game based therapy and control with regards to the improvement of non-dominant hand function and grip strength. Outcomes of interest included the Jebsen Taylor Hand Function Test (JTHFT) sub-scores and total score, as well as hand grip strength, tip grip strength, key grip strength and tr...

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