Impact of Virtual Games Therapy on Balance and Gait in Multiple Sclerosis Patients The aim of the study: To evaluate impact of virtual games therapy on balance and gait in multiple sclerosis patients. Objectives of the study: 1. To evaluate and compare impact of virtual games therapy and regular methods of physiotherapy, covering balance exercises, on patients’ balance. 2. To evaluate and compare impact of virtual games therapy and regular methods of physiotherapy, covering balance exercises, on patients’ gait parameters. Materials and methods. The study was carried out September, 2014 – March, 2016 in Vilnius University Hospital, Santariskiu Clinics, Rehabilitation, Physical and Sports Medicine Center. In the study participated 30 patients (7 men and 23 women) with multiple sclerosis who at the worsening of the disease came to rehabilitation, aged 20 to 60 years. Two groups were formed (treatment (n=15) and control (n=15)) by the random selection method. The patients of both groups participated in two physiotherapy procedures (basic and functional) 30–45 minutes per day. Patients of the treatment group additionally participated in ten 20 minutes virtual games therapy using Microsoft Xbox 360 and Kinect, where they played „Microsoft Kinect Adventures“ games: „20 000 Leaks“ and „Space Pop“. Patients of the control group additionally participated in ten 20 minutes regular procedures of physiotherapy, covering balance exercises. Patients’ balance confidence in daily activities was assessed by The Activities-specific Balance Confidence Scale, balance in daily activities – Berg Balance Scale, balance during walking – Dynamic Gait Index, walking speed – 10 Meter Walking Test, also was assessed step length and width and weight distribution on both legs during walking. Testing was performed two times: at the beginning of the study and at the end. Data analysis was performed using statistical analysis „R x64“ and „Excel 2010“ programs. Results. After rehabilitation results of the balance assessment improved in both ...


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    Title :

    Virtualios žaidimų terapijos poveikis išsėtine skleroze sergančiųjų pusiausvyrai ir eisenai ; Impact of virtual games therapy on balance and gait in multiple sclerosis patients



    Publication date :

    2016-06-02


    Type of media :

    Theses


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    Lithuanian , English


    Classification :

    DDC:    629 / 796