Reference Group Data for the Functional Gait Assessment

Walker, Martha; Austin, Alvis G; Banke, Gina M; Foxx, Suzanne R; Gaetano, Lynn; Gardner, Laurie A; McElhiney, Jill; Morris, Kisiah; Penn, Liz

doi:10.2522/ptj.20060344

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“…[128] Patient performance on the FGA can be compared with age-referenced norms for expected performance. [129] A copy of this measure is presented in Appendix 2.…”

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Virtual reality-based therapy for the treatment of balance deficits in patients receiving inpatient rehabilitation for traumatic brain injury

et al. 2014

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Thesis directed by Assistant Clinical Professor Cynthia Harrison-Felix.Balance deficits are one of the most commonly occurring and physically limiting sequlae that result from more severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness and applicability of using a commercially available virtual reality (VR) system as a treatment of these deficits for patients receiving inpatient rehabilitation for a primary diagnosis of TBI by conducting analyses of data collected as part of a pilot randomized controlled trial. The aims of this thesis were: (1) to examine the relationships between treatment received (VR or Extra Standard of Care) and static and dynamic balance changes over time; (2) to assess the predictive validity of the VR game scores on static and dynamic balance; and (3) to investigate dose response relationships between study treatments and changes in static and dynamic balance.Results indicate that patients receiving either treatment demonstrated significant balance improvements over time; however, neither treatment condition was found to be significantly better than the other. Scores from the VR balance games were found to have some moderately strong associations with the standardized assessment of static balance, with less strong relationships between VR scores and standardized assessments of dynamic balance. The results did not suggest the existence of any relationship between the amount of treatment received and changes in standardized assessments of balance. These data provide an essential first step in the establishment of the use of iv commercially available VR systems as effective tools for treating balance deficits for patients with TBI.The form and content of this abstract are approved. I recommend its publication.

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“…[128] Patient performance on the FGA can be compared with age-referenced norms for expected performance. [129] A copy of this measure is presented in Appendix 2.…”

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confidence: 99%

Virtual reality-based therapy for the treatment of balance deficits in patients receiving inpatient rehabilitation for traumatic brain injury

et al. 2014

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“…This is a 10-item gait test of postural stability for which independent adults aged 50-59 score between 25-30 out of 30 points [19]. The patient's score improved from 10 to 22.…”

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Functional Neuroprostheses for Foot Drop Improve Gait Outcomes in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

Bedlack¹

2015

CSMC

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“…Upon gathering history, the patient described his dizziness as a swaying sensation as if he was "riding a boat." He stated a feeling of disequilibrium and dizziness lasting be- [26]. A NeuroCom SMART Balance Master® device was available to assist in performing the SOT and MCT.…”

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Improving Balance through Virtual Reality and Physical Therapy Integration

Esguerra¹,

Johnson²

2017

IJCM

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Background and Purpose: Virtual reality (VR) is an innovative technology that shows promise in the assistance of physical therapy (PT). This case report explores the use of virtual reality with a patient suffering from unilateral vestibular hypofunction (UVH). Case Description: The patient is a 50-year-old male who was referred to physical therapy following a motor vehicle accident. The patient was diagnosed with having an acute left UVH, accompanied by reports of dizziness, imbalance and gait disturbances which impaired him from his work in construction. Intervention: The patient was seen two to three times a week for 40-minute sessions along with an individualized home exercise program. Interventions included vestibular rehabilitation exercises, balance training, gait training, and VR. The goals of VR were to provide taskspecific simulations to improve postural balance, decrease anxiety through exposure therapy, and improve smooth eye pursuits to improve static balance. Outcomes: Outcomes used included subjective questionnaires such as the Activities-Specific Balance Confidence survey and the Dizziness Handicap Inventory (DHI) as well as functional tests like the Sensory Organization Test, Motor Control Test, and the Functional Gait Assessment (FGA). Outcome measures were performed at initial evaluation, at the 10th visit, and again at discharge. Notable improvements were seen on DHI and FGA scores. Conclusion: Dizziness, confidence, balance, and gait improved following vestibular rehabilitation combined with VR. Outcomes of this case suggest that virtual reality in conjunction with vestibular rehabilitation therapy is effective in improving deficits of unilateral vestibular hypofunction. Additionally, the use of VR in this case report suggests this can be an effective tool for intervention to facilitate patient-specific goals.

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Reference Group Data for the Functional Gait Assessment

Cited by 98 publications

References 23 publications

Virtual reality-based therapy for the treatment of balance deficits in patients receiving inpatient rehabilitation for traumatic brain injury

Virtual reality-based therapy for the treatment of balance deficits in patients receiving inpatient rehabilitation for traumatic brain injury

Functional Neuroprostheses for Foot Drop Improve Gait Outcomes in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

Improving Balance through Virtual Reality and Physical Therapy Integration

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