Effect of virtual reality-based balance training in multiple sclerosis

Eftekharsadat, Bina; Babaei-Ghazani, Arash; Mohammadzadeh, Mehran; Talebi, Mahnaz; Eslamian, Fariba; Azari, Elnaz

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“…Balance/rebalancing, postural stability and weight-shifting exercises with and without visual feedback were administered using a balance platform (Biodex Medical Systems, Inc., Shirley, NY) that had been tested previously in multiple sclerosis patients [27]. Each task was trained for about 2 min, and the patients were provided with a rest period between the tasks if necessary.…”

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The effects of video game therapy on balance and attention in chronic ambulatory traumatic brain injury: an exploratory study

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BackgroundPatients with traumatic brain injury often have balance and attentive disorders. Video game therapy (VGT) has been proposed as a new intervention to improve mobility and attention through a reward-learning approach. In this pilot randomized, controlled trial, we tested the effects of VGT, compared with a balance platform therapy (BPT), on balance, mobility and selective attention in chronic traumatic brain injury patients.MethodsWe enrolled chronic traumatic brain injury patients (n = 21) that randomly received VGT or BPT for 3 sessions per week for 6 weeks. The clinical outcome measures included: i) the Community Balance & Mobility Scale (CB&M); ii) the Unified Balance Scale (UBS); iii) the Timed Up and Go test (TUG); iv) static balance and v) selective visual attention evaluation (Go/Nogo task).ResultsBoth groups improved in CB&M scores, but only the VGT group increased on the UBS and TUG with a between-group significance (p < 0.05). Selective attention improved significantly in the VGT group (p < 0.01).ConclusionsVideo game therapy is an option for the management of chronic traumatic brain injury patients to ameliorate balance and attention deficits.Trial registration NCT01883830, April 5 2013.

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The effects of video game therapy on balance and attention in chronic ambulatory traumatic brain injury: an exploratory study

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“…A-Balance assessment procedures: 1-Biodex balance system It is an important, effective and safe tool for balance and postural stability training that can be used for treating different neurologic diseases including neuropathic patients [8] , [9]. The Biodex balance system (Biodex Crop.…”

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Selected Physical Therapy Program for Balance Training of Neuropathic Patients After Lower Limb Burn

Elrewainy¹,

Rostom²,

Elgendy³

2019

CNN

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Background: Balance problems are very common with neuropathic patients following burn. Objective: To investigate the effect of selected physical therapy program on balance of neuropathic patients following burn. Methods: A randomized controlled study was conducted on fifty male patients (age range from 35 to 45 years) with polyneuropathy following burn injury of lower limb mainly at sole of the foot, 3 rd degree injury, axonotemesis with burn extent 30%. Patients were selected from outpatient clinic, Faculty of physical therapy and Kasr AL Ainy hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University. The study was held during period between June 2017 to April 2018. The balance of patients was assessed before & after treatment by Biodex balances system & Berg Balance Scale. Patients were assigned randomly into two equal groups: Group A (study group) that received selected physical therapy program for balance training including (Stretching, Resistive and Balance exercises) and group B (control group) that received balance exercises only. Results: showed significant improvement in balance in favor to group A. Significant decrease in the balance indices and significant increase in BBS (Berg balance scale) scores were recorded after treatment in both study and control groups with better improvement of group A. Conclusion: On basis of the present data, it is possible to conclude that selected physical therapy program including (Stretching, Resistive and Balance exercises) is more effective for improving balance of neuropathic patients following burn than using balance exercises only.

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“…the Biodex Balance System SD, Eftekharsadat and colleagues showed that a relatively short duration virtual reality balance training program (24 sessions) can lead to improved fall risk and postural stability performance [44].…”

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Virtual Reality Therapy for Balance Training in Aging and Neurological Disorders

Alves¹,

Santos²

2016

J. Adv. Neurosci. Res.

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Balance training has been applied to compensate and rehabilitate balance dysfunctions in healthy aging and neurological disorders. Technological advances have allowed the development of interactive and feedback systems as an application of virtual reality to balance training. Research shows encouraging results on the benefits and effects of virtual reality balance training in normal aging and conditions such as acquired brain injury (e.g. Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury) and neurodegenerative disorders (e.g. Parkinson, Multiple Sclerosis). However definite conclusions on the efficacy, cost-effectiveness and optimal parameters of virtual reality balance training remain to be established. We here provide a current perspective on the available evidence for the applications and effects of virtual reality balance training in healthy aging and neurological disorders.

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Effect of virtual reality-based balance training in multiple sclerosis

Abstract: According to the fall risk and postural stability tests results, the VR-based balance training program could improve the balance ability of the patients with MS.

Cited by 62 publications

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The effects of video game therapy on balance and attention in chronic ambulatory traumatic brain injury: an exploratory study

The effects of video game therapy on balance and attention in chronic ambulatory traumatic brain injury: an exploratory study

Selected Physical Therapy Program for Balance Training of Neuropathic Patients After Lower Limb Burn

Virtual Reality Therapy for Balance Training in Aging and Neurological Disorders

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