Virtual Reality Device for Rehabilitation of Stroke Patients

Virtual Reality Device for Rehabilitation of Stroke Patients

This study will evaluate the potential efficacy and safety of using virtual reality gaming in conjunction to standard therapy regimen care as an approach to promote upper-limb motor recovery, cognitive function and quality of life after stroke. The investigators believe that allowing users to interact with a computer-simulated reality environment will result in a pleasant experience, which will likely result in motivation and therapy engagement.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patient admitted to the UAB Hospital, older than 18 years old, with a diagnosis of stroke
• Patient with unilateral upper extremity weakness
• Patients that after evaluation by Physical and Occupational professionals were admitted to rehabilitation facility "Spain Rehabilitation Center".

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients with severe cognitive impairment
• Patient with orthopedic impairment (i.e. marked arthritis)
• Patient with visual disorders limiting therapy session
• Those for whom voluntary arm movement would cause sufficient discomfort (>4/10) that could prevent trial completion will be excluded from participation.