Effect of Nintendo Wii™-based motor and cognitive training on activities of daily living in patients with Parkinson's disease: A randomised clinical trial

Realidade virtual na reabilitação física de pacientes com doença de Parkinson

“…However, the necessity for attention to postural control was not altered in both groups 32 . These data confirm those results showed in a previous study 14 that there were not found any significant differences between the VR and the trained groups with activities in a real environment.…”

“…Positive results were obtained in previous studies 13,14,23 although all studies have limitations in their conclusions. The following variables must be considered: criteria for selection of games, number of samples, absence of control group, definition of post-intervention data collection immediately afterwards or by follow up estimate of retention.…”

“…These are interdependent factors and necessary to reach the expected results offered to participants of VR 10 . Besides, due to the complexity of tasks involving cognitive stimulation and motor abilities, the VR can promote a higher integration of the motor and cognitive abilities contributing to a higher independence in Activities of Daily Life (ADL) compared to training based only on motor exercises 14 .…”

“…A concurrent study 14 had as an objective to compare the effects of 2 different types of balance training programs. One based on Wii Fit™ and other based on traditional therapeutic exercises without videogame.…”

“…The VR can be used as a new tool in association with physical therapy to improve the motivation. Thus, the regularity of patients in long term rehabilitation can contribute to improve functional aspects and to prevent negative consequences of immobility 13,14 .…”