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The Effects of Virtual Gaming on Lower Extremity Function in Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Narrative Review

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Subject General Science
OCLC JBRES Record
Washington M, Owens RA and Moody JA*
Issue: Volume3-Issue7
Pages: 771-778
Received: 2022-07-10
Accepted: 2022-07-16
Published: 2022-07-18

Abstract

Background: Investigations into the use of virtual gaming, focussing on its effect on lower extremity function within therapy of children with cerebral palsy is conspicuous by its absence.

Purpose: The aim of this review is to provide an evidence-based account and associated discussion surrounding current research in the area.

Data sources: A literature search of ‘PubMed’, ‘Google Scholar’ and ‘MetSearch’ with relevant keywords, with article inclusion requiring publication between 2011 and 2021 was completed.

Content: Virtual reality influences multiple lower extremity functions when compared to conventional therapy or no therapy. However, information surrounding optimal prescription and participant characteristics is not evident.
Implications: Virtual gaming for use concurrently with other therapies is recommended, with the requirement for further high-quality research to advance the use of virtual gaming further and individual dose response.

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Washington M, Owens RA, Moody JA. The Effects of Virtual Gaming on Lower Extremity Function in Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Narrative Review. J Biomed Res Environ Sci. 2022 July 18; 3(7): 771-778. doi: 10.37871/jbres1512, Article ID: JBRES1512, Available at: https://www.jelsciences.com/articles/jbres1512.pdf

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Musculoskeletal DisordersRehabilitationPhysical Therapy

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