Background Virtual reality and interactive video gaming have emerged as recent treatment
approaches in stroke rehabilitation with commercial gaming consoles in particular, being …

The aim of this paper was to investigate the effect of commercial video games (VGs) in
physical rehabilitation of motor functions. Several databases were screened (Medline, SAGE …

Objective: To investigate the efficacy of Nintendo Wii Fit®-based balance rehabilitation as an
adjunctive therapy to conventional rehabilitation in stroke patients. Methods: During the …

Background Active gaming technologies, including the Nintendo Wii and Xbox Kinect, have
become increasingly popular for use in stroke rehabilitation. However, these systems are not …

Robotic technology designed to assist rehabilitation can potentially increase the efficiency
of, and accessibility to, therapy by assisting therapists to provide consistent training for …

Objective To investigate the effectiveness of Nintendo Wii compared with no intervention or
other exercise interventions in the rehabilitation of adults with stroke. Data Sources Seven …

Virtual reality is a new technology that simulates a three-dimensional virtual world on a
computer and enables the generation of visual, audio, and haptic feedback for the full …

Before discussing the possibility of integrating serious games into conventional treatment of
pathologies, it is important to differentiate the kind of approaches that can be used. The …

Background Virtual reality (VR) training with motion-controlled console games can be
incorporated into stroke rehabilitation programs. The use of a variety of gaming software can …

Objective To assess the effects on functional outcomes and treatment adherence of
wearable technology and serious games (ie, interactive computer applications with specific …