The effects of virtual reality augmented robot-assisted gait training on dual-task performance and functional measures in chronic stroke: a randomized controlled single-blind trial.

Journal: European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Many studies have demonstrated positive effects of virtual reality (VR) and robot-assisted gait training (RAGT) on balance, gait skills, functional capacity, active participation, and motivation in stroke patients, previously. However, the effects of VR augmented RAGT on dual-task performance which requires simultaneous use of motor and cognitive parameters have not been investigated.

Authors

  • Büşra Kayabinar
    Department of Therapy and Rehabilitation, Kozaklı Vocational School, Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University, Nevşehir, Turkey - busrakaraaslan89@gmail.com.
  • İpek Alemdaroğlu-Gürbüz
    Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey.
  • Öznur Yilmaz
    Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey.