Using Wii Balance Board for Balance Rehabilitation in Brain Injury Patients
Author Information
Author(s): Gil-Gómez José-Antonio, Lloréns Roberto, Alcañiz Mariano, Colomer Carolina
Primary Institution: Instituto Interuniversitario de Investigación en Bioingeniería y Tecnología Orientada al Ser Humano, Universitat Politècnica de València
Hypothesis
eBaViR is feasible, safe and potentially effective in enhancing standing balance.
Conclusion
The results suggest that eBaViR represents a safe and effective alternative to traditional treatment to improve static balance in the ABI population.
Supporting Evidence
- Patients using eBaViR had a significant improvement in static balance.
- No serious adverse events occurred during treatment in either group.
- The study showed significant improvement in the Berg Balance Scale and Anterior Reaches Test.
Takeaway
This study tested a fun video game system to help people with brain injuries improve their balance. It worked better than regular therapy for helping them stand still.
Methodology
A randomized controlled trial comparing 20 one-hour sessions of eBaViR therapy to traditional rehabilitation in ABI patients.
Potential Biases
Potential biases due to the small sample size and the nature of the intervention.
Limitations
The study had a small sample size and the heterogeneous nature of acquired brain injury in the sample.
Participant Demographics
Final sample consisted of 11 men and 6 women, aged 16 to 76 years, with a mean age of 47.3 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.011
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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