Research Grant
[Cite as http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/630440]Researchers: Dr Penelope Mcnulty (Principal investigator) , Prof Janet Taylor , Prof Matthew Kiernan , Prof Stuart Smith
Brief description Stroke is the second largest cause of disability in Australia. There is no cure, so patients must rely on therapy to restore movement. We want to make rehabilitation more effective. This study compares virtual reality game therapy (using the Nintendo Wii) to current best practice (constraint therapy). We anticipate patients will improve more with Wii therapy. Because it is fun, patients will enjoy therapy and spend longer training resulting in a greater recovery and better movement ability.
Funding Amount $AUD 452,264.03
Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants
Notes Standard Project Grant
- PURL : http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/630440
- nhmrc : 630440