Effect of a rehabilitation program using virtual reality for balance and functionality of chronic stroke patients

Silva, Wagner Henrique Souza; Lopes, Gleyson Luiz Bezerra; Yano, Kim Mansur; Tavares, Nathália Stéphany Araújo; Rego, Isabelle Ananda Oliveira; Cavalcanti, Fabrícia Azevêdo da Costa

doi:10.1590/s1980-65742015000300003

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“…This result indicates that although the exercises were not directly executed to favor self-care, this improvement may be associated with maximization of balance and body symmetry [23]. …”

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Use of Virtual Rehabilitation to Improve the Symmetry of Body Temperature, Balance, and Functionality of Patients with Stroke Sequelae

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Background: Stroke rehabilitation that is based on the patients’ needs, experiences, and priorities requires extensive knowledge and skills to capture and integrate the perspectives of the subject. Purpose: The objective of this study was to evaluate the acute effect of an occupational therapy protocol associated with virtual reality (VR) on the symmetry of body temperature (BTP), balance, and functionality of patients with stroke sequelae. Methods: Ten patients (69.84 ± 7.55 years) diagnosed with stroke between 2 and 10 years earlier were evaluated during clinical care sessions integrated with VR games. Associated with games, all patients were stimulated to use both upper and lower limbs and distribute body weight symmetrically, and perceptual stimuli of body-half training, alignment, postural control, and balance were given. The variables of thermography (temperature [°C] and body asymmetry) of the upper and lower limbs, balance (Berg scale), and functionality were analyzed before and after the test. Results: BTP was reduced in the 4 upper and lower limb body regions of interest: the right arm (p = 0.024, Cohen’s d = 1.02), previous direct hand (p = 0.034, Cohen’s d = 1.22), right back hand (p = 0.003, Cohen’s d = 1.85) and Left (p = 0.013, Cohen’s d = 0.92), right thigh (p = 0.035, Cohen’s d = 1.32), and left thigh (p = 0.047, Cohen’s d = 0.92). The mean of the bilateral asymmetry variation of the arm in the anterior position at the pre test was classified according to the level of attention monitoring (which means that the asymmetry rate is above normal), changing its state at the end of the intervention to normal. There was an increase in the functional independence score (p = 0.015, Cohen’s d = 0.50) and in the static and dynamic balance function (p = 0.001, Cohen’s d = 0.07). Conclusion: VR associated with occupational therapeutic planning can amplify and potentiate neurological recovery following stroke.

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“…This result indicates that although the exercises were not directly executed to favor self-care, this improvement may be associated with maximization of balance and body symmetry [23]. …”

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confidence: 99%

Use of Virtual Rehabilitation to Improve the Symmetry of Body Temperature, Balance, and Functionality of Patients with Stroke Sequelae

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“…de Rooij et al [7] also supported the evidence that VR training is more beneficial than conventional balance or gait training [7]. The study of Silva et al [8] revealed that virtual reality parallel with kinesiotherapy and learning transfer exercises had an efficacious impact on stroke individuals [8]. …”

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Virtual Reality-Helping Fight Psychological Barriers and Dependence Post Stroke

Ilyas¹

2017

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Objective: To investigate if virtual reality will improve balance and reduce fear of fall in stroke subject. Intervention:The subject was trained using Xbox 360. Training was given for 8 weeks. 3 rounds of 20,000 leaks game each having 3 waves with resting period of 5 min, was played by the patient.Main Outcome Measures: Berg Balance Scale, Time up and Go Test, Five times sit to stand test and fall efficacy Scale. Results:Results showed obvious improvement in score of berg balance scale and fall efficacy scale. Five times sit to stand and time up and go scores also showed to be improved. Subject was ambulating independently after 8 weeks of intervention with full confidence and traveling in local transport alone. Patient also reported that he performs day to day tasks without any fear of fall. Conclusion:Virtual training improves balance and helps to reduce fear of fall promoting independent lifestyle.

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“…Estudos envolvendo a prática de exergames por pessoas acometidas por AVE comumente trazem a perspectiva de sua utilização em distúrbios de controle postural, equilíbrio estático e dinâmico ou funcionalidade do membro superior parético [11][12][13][14][15] .…”

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Respostas cardiorrespiratórias e percepção subjetiva do esforço de hemiparéticos submetidos à prática de exergames

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Sousa³

2018

J Health NPEPS

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Effect of a rehabilitation program using virtual reality for balance and functionality of chronic stroke patients

Cited by 8 publications

References 21 publications

Use of Virtual Rehabilitation to Improve the Symmetry of Body Temperature, Balance, and Functionality of Patients with Stroke Sequelae

Use of Virtual Rehabilitation to Improve the Symmetry of Body Temperature, Balance, and Functionality of Patients with Stroke Sequelae

Virtual Reality-Helping Fight Psychological Barriers and Dependence Post Stroke

Respostas cardiorrespiratórias e percepção subjetiva do esforço de hemiparéticos submetidos à prática de exergames

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