Comparing the Cognitive Effects of Two Exergame Training and Traditional Training in Patients With Chronic Stroke

Comparing the Cognitive Effects of Two Exergame Balance Training Systems and Traditional Weight Shifting Training in Patients With Chronic Stroke

The objective of this study was to: compare the training and maintenance effects of 3 balance training programs (2 kinds of exergame systems and 1 conventional weight-shifting training program) on cognitive function of subjects with chronic stroke.

The objective of this study was to: compare the training and maintenance effects of 3 balance training programs (2 kinds of exergame systems and 1 conventional weight-shifting training program) on cognitive function of subjects with chronic stroke. We hypothesized that the exergaming program using weight shifting as game controller is better than the weight shifting only program. The investigators further hypothesized that exergames designed for entertainment (such as Wii Fit) are more beneficial than exergames for rehabilitation purpose (such as Tetrax biofeedback) in gain of cognition function for patients with chronic stroke.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Post-stroke duration of at least 6 months
• Ability to understand verbal instructions and learn
• Adequate visual acuity (with appropriate correction, if necessary)
• Ability to walk independently with or without device

Exclusion Criteria:

• Bilateral hemispheric
• Cerebellar lesions
• Aphasia
• Significant visual field deficits
• Hemineglect
• History of orthopedic
• Other neurological diseases
• Medical conditions that would prevent adherence to the exercise protocol