The study will include 20 patients after stroke, randomly assigned to the experimental and control group (10 each). In both groups, the program with last for five days; walking and balance will be assessed before and after the program. Both groups will receive regular neurophysiotherapy; in addition, the experimental group will exercise each day by playing REWIRE games, while the control group will perform standing balance exercises.
Detailed inclusion and exclusion criteria are specified in the appropriate section. Both groups will perform the additional exercises for 15 minutes daily. In addition to the outcome measurement, informal feedback will be obtained from the patients and the therapists on the feasibility of the REWIRE system.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
DEVICE_FEASIBILITY
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
30
First, the patient will play the Fruit Catcher (weight transfer) game on the 3rd level for 3 minutes, followed by 3 minutes of rest. Next, the patient will play the Horse Runner (squats) on the 3rd level for 3 minutes, followed by 3 minutes of rest. In the end, the patient will play the Animal Hurdler (standing on one leg) on the 3rd level for 3 minutes. During the games, the patient will be standing on the Wii Balance Board, holding to a firm support if necessary. During the rest periods, the patients will be sitting. A physiotherapist will be present throughout the exercise for safety and help if requested.
The patient will first practice balance transfer for 3 minutes (standing by a ladder, holding position on each leg for 3 seconds), followed by 3 minutes of rest. Next, the patient will be performing squats for 3 minutes, followed by 3 minutes of rest. In the end, the patient will practice alternatively lifting lower limbs (like stepping on a footstool) for 3 minutes. During the rest periods, the patients will be sitting. A physiotherapist will be present throughout the exercise for safety and help if requested.
University Rehabilitation Institute, Republic of Slovenia
Ljubljana, Slovenia
Change in walking speed
Assessed using 10 Meter Walking Test
Time frame: Assessment one day before and one day after the program
Change in dynamic balance
Assessed using Four Step Square Test
Time frame: Assessment one day before and one day after the program
Change in mobility
Assessed using Timed Up and Go test
Time frame: Assessment one day before and one day after the program
Change in static standing balance
Assessed using Romberg test
Time frame: Assessment one day before and one day after the program
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