International Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Open Access
ISSN: 2329-9096
ISSN: 2329-9096
Ilona JM de Rooij
England
Research Article
Feasibility and Effectiveness of Virtual Reality Training on Balance and Gait
Recovery Early after Stroke: A Pilot Study
Author(s): Ilona JM de Rooij, Ingrid GL van de Port and Jan-Willem G MeijerIlona JM de Rooij, Ingrid GL van de Port and Jan-Willem G Meijer
Objective: To investigate the feasibility and effectiveness of virtual reality training for improving balance and/or gait during inpatient rehabilitation of patients within 12 weeks after stroke.
Methods: Sixteen patients within 12 weeks after stroke and dependent gait as categorised with a Functional Ambulation Category score of 2 or 3 were included in this longitudinal pilot study. Participants received eight 30-min sessions of virtual reality training during four weeks as part of the regular inpatient rehabilitation program. Feasibility was assessed using compliance with the training, adverse events, experiences of the participants and the physiotherapists; and effectiveness with the Berg Balance Scale, centre of pressure velocity, Functional Ambulation Category and 10-meter walking test.
Results: Participants p.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2329-9096.1000418