Repetitive bimanual integrative therapy (RABIT) virtual rehabilitation system

Virtual rehabilitation games have gained increased clinical acceptance in the therapy of patients post stroke or traumatic brain injury. This is due to their ability to motivate, as well as intrinsic large number of movement repetitions that are keys to inducing brain plasticity and facilitating recovery. Unfortunately, bi-manual therapy, while potentially more efficacious, is less developed at this time. The novel RABIT system combines physical and cognitive training in integrative game-play sessions. Using the Razer Hydra game interface, the patients playa series of custom games designed to improve focusing, decision making (executive function), short-term and long-term memory, progressing in difficulty over 6 weeks of therapy.