Investigation of the clinical utility of the Nintendo Wii_ gaming system for assessment and rehabilitation of balance post-stroke

Funding Activity

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Funded Activity Summary

The assessment and treatment of balance problems following stroke is a primary focus for physiotherapists working in this field. The Nintendo Wii_, a commercially available active gaming system, is a potentially useful tool for stroke rehabilitation. This research will investigate the effectiveness of this system to improve balance following stroke as well as examine the clinical utility of the Wii Balance Board_, with custom-designed software, for assessment of balance in stroke patients.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2012

End Date: 01-01-2014

Funding Scheme: NHMRC Postgraduate Scholarships

Funding Amount: $75,660.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Central Nervous System

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

balance | physiotherapy assessment | physiotherapy management | postural control | stroke rehabilitation | upper limb hemiplegia