In the last years, the potential benefits of virtual reality in
the rehabilitation process have been highlighted by several studies.
This fact has given rise to a great number of virtual rehabilitation
systems. However, ...
Acquired brain injury (ABI) is a complex disease that
involves impairment in motor and cognitive skills and in psychological
functions, including the self-awareness. An alteration of this
capacity slows the rehabilitation ...
[EN] Objectives: First, to evaluate the clinical effectiveness of a virtual reality (VR) based telerehabilitation program in the balance recovery of individuals with hemiparesis after stroke in comparison with an in-clinic ...
Llorens Rodríguez, Roberto; Gil Gómez, José Antonio; Alcañiz Raya, Mariano Luis; Colomer Font, Carolina; Noe, Enrique(SAGE Publications, 2015-03)
[EN] Objective: To study the clinical effectiveness and the usability of a virtual reality-based intervention compared with conventional physical therapy in the balance recovery of individuals with chronic stroke.
Design: ...
[EN] BACKGROUND: Mirror therapy (MT) has been proposed to improve the motor function of chronic individuals with stroke with mild to moderate impairment. With regards to severe upper limb paresis, MT has shown to provide ...
[EN] Background: Posturography systems that incorporate force platforms are considered to assess balance and postural control with greater sensitivity and objectivity than conventional clinical tests. The Wii Balance Board ...
Llorens Rodríguez, Roberto; Navarro Pérez, María Dolores; Alcañiz Raya, Mariano Luis; Noe, Enrique(IOS Press, 2012)
[EN] Self-awareness deficits can manifest as a consequence of acquired brain injury decreasing the motivation and the adherence to the treatment. We present a multitouch system that promotes the role-playing and the ...