Can robotic gait rehabilitation plus Virtual Reality affect cognitive and behavioural outcomes in patients with chronic stroke? A randomized controlled trial involving three different protocols.

Journal: Journal of stroke and cerebrovascular diseases : the official journal of National Stroke Association
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: The rehabilitation of cognitive and behavioral abnormalities in individuals with stroke is essential for promoting patient's recovery and autonomy. The aim of our study is to evaluate the effects of robotic neurorehabilitation using Lokomat with and without VR on cognitive functioning and psychological well-being in stroke patients, as compared to traditional therapy.

Authors

  • Alfredo Manuli
    IRCCS Centro Neurolesi "Bonino Pulejo", S.S. 113, Via Palermo, C.da Casazza, 98124, Messina, Italy.
  • Maria Grazia Maggio
    IRCCS Centro Neurolesi "Bonino Pulejo", Messina, Italy.
  • Desiree Latella
    IRCCS Centro Neurolesi "Bonino Pulejo", Messina, Italy. Electronic address: desiree.latella@irccsme.it.
  • Antonino Cannavò
  • Tina Balletta
  • Rosaria De Luca
  • Antonino Naro
  • Rocco Salvatore Calabrò