A new rehabilitation training system for postural balance control using virtual reality technology.
Kim NG, Yoo CK, Im JJ.
Department of Bionics, College of Engineering, Chonbuk National University, Chonju, Korea.
A new rehabilitation training system, designated as a virtual cycling system, was developed to improve postural balance control by combining virtual reality (VR) technology with a bicycle. Several parameters including path deviation, path deviation velocity, cycling time, and head movement were extracted and evaluated to quantify the extent of control. The system was effective as a training device and, in addition, the technology might have a wider applicability to the rehabilitation field.
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PMID: 10609636 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]