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Virtual Reality in Stroke Rehabilitation A Meta-Analysis and Implications for Clinicians

Gustavo Saposnik, +1 more
- 01 May 2011 - 
- Vol. 42, Iss: 5, pp 1380-1386
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VR and video game applications are novel and potentially useful technologies that can be combined with conventional rehabilitation for upper arm improvement after stroke.
Abstract
Stroke is a serious condition that negatively affects patients and their families. Up to 85 % of stroke patients experience weakness in their arms and/or legs immediately after a stroke. Approximately two out of three stroke survivors continue to experience some level of longer term difficulty in performing daily activities.

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