Title :
Application of virtual reality in upper limb rehabilitation
Author :
Guberek, Rhona ; Schneiberg, Sheila ; Sveistrup, Heidi F. ; McKinley, Patricia ; Levin, Mindy F.
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Phys. & Occupational Therapy, McGill Univ., Ottawa, ON
Abstract :
Virtual reality (VR) has enormous potential as an adjunct in therapy. VR has many of the parameters shown to be effective in motor learning. It induces brain plasticity and benefits may be transferable to the physical world. We describe a novel approach to the rehabilitation of the upper limb using video-capture virtual reality technology.
Keywords :
brain; patient rehabilitation; video signal processing; virtual reality; brain plasticity; motor learning; therapy; upper limb rehabilitation; video capture; virtual reality; Application software; Birth disorders; Cameras; Feedback; Games; Medical treatment; Motor drives; Neuroplasticity; Virtual environment; Virtual reality;
Conference_Titel :
Virtual Rehabilitation, 2008
Conference_Location :
Vancouver, BC
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2700-0
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2701-7
DOI :
10.1109/ICVR.2008.4625128
