Active video games and children with cerebral palsy: the future of rehabilitation?

The aim of this study was to compare the aerobic solicitation and the postural movements induced by an active video game console in children with cerebral palsy, and in typically developing children. Results showed that the response varied greatly between games, emphasizing the importance of choosing the adequate game in order to solicit specific motor functions. Also, children with CP demonstrated strong interest and usually showed similar responses than their healthy counterpart, suggesting that active video game playing might be appropriate for motor rehabilitation.