Balance training using virtual reality as compared to an activity-based exercise program for adults with traumatic brain injury

Autor: Thornton, Marianne
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2004
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Druh dokumentu: Diplomová práce
DOI: 10.20381/ruor-18367
Popis: Exercise has been considered important in the management of functional balance problems although there are limited data supporting effectiveness after traumatic brain injury (TBI). This thesis compared two functional balance retraining programs: a virtual reality (VR) generated program and an activity-based (AB) program. Participants (n = 33, age 18--66) had sustained a moderate or severe TBI (initial Glasgow Coma Scale [GCS]
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