The primary focus of rehabilitation for individuals with loss upper limb movement as a result acquired brain injury is the relearning specific motor skills and daily tasks. This essential because often results in reduced quality life. Although strives to take advantage neuroplastic processes during recovery, traditional approaches have not entirely met this goal. In contrast, enriched training tasks, simulated wide range low- high-end virtual reality-based simulations, can be used provide...

Abstract Video capture virtual reality (VR) uses a video camera and software to track movement in single plane without the need place markers on specific bodily locations. The user's image is thereby embedded within simulated environment such that it possible interact with animated graphics completely natural manner. Although this technology first became available more than 25 years ago, only past five has been applied rehabilitation. objective of article describe way works, review its...

Abstract The purpose of this paper is to present an overview the adaptations that have been done VividGroup's Gesture Xtreme projected VR scenarios in order facilitate their use neurological rehabilitation. First, and adaptation (control type, speed, location direction all stimuli) are briefly described. advantages limitations adapted system as a rehabilitation tool presented. Next, initial results two examples case studies, one patient following stroke who requires balance training result...

Purpose. The goal of this study was to determine whether non immersive interactive virtual environments are an effective medium for training individuals who suffer from Unilateral Spatial Neglect (USN) as a result right hemisphere stroke, and compare it standard computer visual scanning training.Method. Participants included 19 patients with stroke in two groups, 11 experimental group were given desktop-based Virtual Reality (VR) street crossing 8 control based tasks, both total twelve...

This study examined the effectiveness of a school-based, collaborative technology intervention combined with cognitive behavioral therapy to teach concepts social collaboration and conversation children high-functioning autism spectrum disorders (n = 22) as well enhance their actual engagement behaviors (collaboration conversation) peers. Two computer programs were included in intervention: "Join-In" "No-Problem" conversation. Assessment socio-cognitive area concept perception measures,...

Abstract OBJECTIVE. The purpose of this study was to use computerized temporal measures examine and compare the writing process proficient non-proficient third-grade handwriters. METHOD. A digitizer system used handwriting two groups 8–9-year-old students. Classroom teachers a questionnaire identify 50 students who were handwriters Multivariate analysis variance (MANOVA) analyses test for group differences across tasks each dependent variable. Total time, “on paper” “in air” speed, number...

Due to limitations in their physical abilities, adults with cerebral palsy (CP) have relatively few opportunities engage independent leisure activities. This pervasive lack of opportunity often leads the development dependent behavioral patterns and learned helplessness. The objective this pilot study was explore ways which virtual reality can provide positive enjoyable experiences during interactions different game-like environments potentially lead increased self-esteem a sense...

This article presents results from a feasibility study of video-capture virtual reality (VR) system used with patients who have paraplegic spinal cord injury (SCI) and need balance training. The advantages the VR include providing user natural control movements, ability to use as many parts body are deemed suitable within context therapeutic goals, flexibility in way can be adapted suit specific objectives. Thirteen participants SCI experienced three environments (VEs). Their responses Short...

We present the design and evaluation of Collaborative Puzzle Game (CPG), a tabletop interactive activity developed for fostering collaboration in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The CPG was inspired by cardboard jigsaw puzzles runs on MERL DiamondTouch table [7]. Digital pieces can be manipulated direct finger touch. features set interaction rules called Enforced Collaboration (EC); order to moved, puzzle must touched dragged simultaneously two players. Two studies were...

Abstract OBJECTIVE. To explore the potential of VMall, a virtual supermarket running on video-capture reality system, as an intervention tool for people who have multitasking deficits after stroke. METHOD. Poststroke, 4 participants received ten 60-min sessions over 3 weeks using VMall. The focused improving while participant was engaged in shopping task. Instruments included Multiple Errands Test–Hospital Version (MET–HV) real mall and RESULTS. Participants achieved improvements ranging...

In this paper we describe a co-located suite of games on tabletop device to support social competence training for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. This has been designed use patterns collaboration therapists in their Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT). paper, discuss the observations collected during field study where two used system sessions 8 children. We conclude lessons learned from meshing software enhanced within CBT model.

Impairments of executive functions (EF) significantly affect the ability to lead an independent lifestyle. Virtual environments offer a way rehabilitate EF due their ecological validity. The purpose this pilot study was examine effectiveness virtual reality (VR) supermarket (VMall) for treatment in patients with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), compared conventional occupational therapy (OT), order provide initial data regarding effect sizes calculation sample size as well establish...

The objective of this study was to evaluate the potential exercises performed in a 2D video-capture virtual reality (VR) training environment improve upper limb motor ability stroke patients compared those conventional therapy.A small sample randomized control trial, an outpatient rehabilitation center with 12 chronic stroke, aged 33-80 years, who were randomly allocated VR therapy and groups. All participated four clinical evaluation sessions (pre-test 1, pre-test 2, post-test, follow-up)...