Article

Rehabilitation of upper-limb sensorimotor function in children with motor dysfunctions is primarily based on movement training. This study developed
a virtual-reality based, paediatric interactive therapy system (PITS) that allows
children to practice specific movements of the upper limbs with immediate
feedback about their motor performance. The system was tested on five children with motor dysfunctions over 3 weeks of training. Pre- and
post-assessment was conducted before and after the training period. RESULTS:
Results of the pilot study show improvements of hand function in the test scores
(except one patient). Patient motivation was high and maintained over the course
of the therapy sessions. CONCLUSION: PITS is an applicable VR-system which can be
feasibly applied during the rehabilitation of children with upper limb motor
dysfunctions. Further investigation is necessary to determine if the system
provides significantly improved results compared to conventional therapies, both
in terms of motor function outcomes and patient motivation.

Langue : ANGLAIS