{"id":364978,"date":"2010-02-26T04:27:12","date_gmt":"2010-02-26T09:27:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/davidkirkpatrick.wordpress.com\/?p=6870"},"modified":"2010-02-26T04:27:12","modified_gmt":"2010-02-26T09:27:12","slug":"wii-helps-in-stroke-recovery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mereja.media\/index\/364978","title":{"rendered":"Wii helps in stroke recovery"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I have solar and nanotechnology release two-fers pretty often since both of those technologies pump out a lot of news. This is bit more rare &#8212; a Nintendo Wii two-fer. <a href=\"http:\/\/davidkirkpatrick.wordpress.com\/2010\/02\/26\/active-video-games-are-good-for-the-elderly\/\" >Here&#8217;s the first<\/a>, and below you can <a href=\"http:\/\/americanheart.mediaroom.com\/index.php?s=43&amp;item=955\" >find the second<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The release:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Wii\u2122 video games may help stroke patients improve motor function<\/p>\n<p><strong>Abstract LB P4<\/strong><br \/>\n<em><strong>Note: The Abstract will be presented at 5:30 p.m. CT<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Study highlights:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The use of virtual reality Wii\u2122 game technology holds the promise as a safe and feasible way to help patients recovering from stroke improve their motor function.<\/li>\n<li>Researchers said it\u2019s too early to recommend it as standard stroke rehabilitative therapy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><strong>American Stroke Association meeting report:<\/strong><\/em><br \/>\nSAN ANTONIO, Feb. 25, 2010 \u2014 Virtual reality game technology using Wii\u2122 may help recovering stroke patients improve their motor function, according to research presented as a late breaking poster at the American Stroke Association\u2019s International Stroke Conference 2010.<\/p>\n<p>The study found the virtual reality gaming system was safe and feasible strategy to improve motor function after stroke.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is the first randomized clinical study showing that virtual reality using Wii\u2122 gaming technology is feasible and safe and is potentially effective in enhancing motor function following a stroke, but our study results need to be confirmed in a major clinical trial,\u201d said Gustavo Saposnik, M.D., M.Sc., director of the Stroke Outcomes Research Unit at the Li Ka Shing Institute, St. Michael\u2019s Hospital and lead investigator of the study carried out at the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute at the University of Toronto, Canada.<\/p>\n<p>The pilot study focused on movements with survivors\u2019 impaired arms to help both fine (small muscle) and gross (large muscle) motor function.<\/p>\n<p>Twenty survivors (average age 61) of mild to moderate ischemic or hemorrhagic strokes were randomized to playing recreational games (cards or Jenga, a block stacking and balancing game) or Wii\u2122 tennis and Wii\u2122 Cooking Mama, which uses movements that simulate cutting a potato, peeling an onion, slicing meat and shredding cheese.<\/p>\n<p>Both groups received an intensive program of eight sessions, about 60 minutes each over two weeks, initiated about two months following a stroke.<\/p>\n<p>The study found no adverse effects in the Wii\u2122 group, reflecting safety. There was only one reported side effect in the recreational therapy group: nausea or dizziness. The Wii\u2122 group used the technology for about 364 minutes in total session time, reflecting its feasibility. The recreational therapy group\u2019s total time was 388 minutes.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe beauty of virtual reality is that it applies the concept of repetitive tasks, high-intensity tasks and task-specific activities, that activates special neurons (called \u2018mirror neuron system\u2019) involved in mechanisms of cortical reorganization (brain plasticity),\u201d Saposnik said. \u00a0\u201cEffective rehabilitation calls for applying these principles.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Researchers found significant motor improvement in speed and extent of recovery with the Wii\u2122 technology.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBasically, we found that patients in the Wii\u2122 group achieved a better motor function, both fine and gross, manifested by improvement in speed and grip strength,\u201d Saposnik said. \u201cBut it is too early to recommend this approach generally. A larger, randomized study is needed and is underway.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Wii\u2122 is a virtual reality video gaming system using wireless controllers that interact with the user. A motion detection system allows patients their actions on a television screen with nearly real time sensory feedback.<\/p>\n<p>Co-authors are Mark Bayley, M.D.; Muhammad Mamdani, Pharm.D.; Donna Cheung, O.T.; Kevin Thorpe, Mmath; Judith Hall, M.;Sc.; William McIlroy, Ph.D.; Jacqueline Willems; Robert Teasell, M.D.; and Leonardo G. Cohen, M.D.; for the Stroke Outcome Research Canada (SORCan) Working Group. Author disclosures are on the abstract.<\/p>\n<p>The Effectiveness of Virtual Reality Using Wii Gaming Technology in Stroke Rehabilitation (EVREST) Study was funded by a grant from the Heart and Stroke Foundation (HSFO) and the Ontario Stroke System (OSS) in Canada.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/americanheart.mediaroom.com\/index.php?s=99&amp;cat=54&amp;mode=gallery\" >Click here<\/a> to download audio clips offering perspective on this research from American Stroke Association spokesperson,\u00a0<strong>Pamela Duncan<\/strong>, Ph.D., PT, FAPTA, Professor and Bette Busch Maniscalico Research Fellow, Division of Physical Therapy, Department of Community and Family Medicine; Senior Fellow Duke Center for Clinical Health Policy Research, Duke University, Durham, N.C.<\/p>\n<p>###<\/p>\n<p>Statements and conclusions of study authors that are presented at American Heart Association\/American Stroke Association scientific meetings are solely those of the study authors and do not necessarily reflect association policy or position. The association makes no representation or warranty as to their accuracy or reliability. The association receives funding primarily from individuals; foundations and corporations (including pharmaceutical, device manufacturers and other companies) also make donations and fund specific association programs and events. The association has strict policies to prevent these relationships from influencing science content. Revenues from pharmaceutical and device corporations are available at<a href=\"http:\/\/www.americanheart.org\/corporatefunding\">www.americanheart.org\/corporatefunding<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>  <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http:\/\/feeds.wordpress.com\/1.0\/gocomments\/davidkirkpatrick.wordpress.com\/6870\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/feeds.wordpress.com\/1.0\/comments\/davidkirkpatrick.wordpress.com\/6870\/\" \/><\/a> <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http:\/\/feeds.wordpress.com\/1.0\/godelicious\/davidkirkpatrick.wordpress.com\/6870\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/feeds.wordpress.com\/1.0\/delicious\/davidkirkpatrick.wordpress.com\/6870\/\" \/><\/a> <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http:\/\/feeds.wordpress.com\/1.0\/gostumble\/davidkirkpatrick.wordpress.com\/6870\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/feeds.wordpress.com\/1.0\/stumble\/davidkirkpatrick.wordpress.com\/6870\/\" \/><\/a> <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http:\/\/feeds.wordpress.com\/1.0\/godigg\/davidkirkpatrick.wordpress.com\/6870\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/feeds.wordpress.com\/1.0\/digg\/davidkirkpatrick.wordpress.com\/6870\/\" \/><\/a> <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http:\/\/feeds.wordpress.com\/1.0\/goreddit\/davidkirkpatrick.wordpress.com\/6870\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/feeds.wordpress.com\/1.0\/reddit\/davidkirkpatrick.wordpress.com\/6870\/\" \/><\/a> <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/stats.wordpress.com\/b.gif?host=davidkirkpatrick.wordpress.com&#038;blog=2464417&#038;post=6870&#038;subd=davidkirkpatrick&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I have solar and nanotechnology release two-fers pretty often since both of those technologies pump out a lot of news. This is bit more rare &#8212; a Nintendo Wii two-fer. Here&#8217;s the first, and below you can find the second. 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