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Changes in posturography in pediatric patients with cerebral palsy after therapy by active videogame Nintendo Wii and Vojta reflex locomotion
Kmínková, Helena ; Medunová, Kateřina (advisor) ; Dyrhonová, Olga (referee)
Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the impact of therapy by active videogame Nintendo Wii and by Vojta reflex locomotion on a static and dynamic postural control at a group of children with mild cerebral palsy. Methodology: 14 children (from 6 to 18 years old) were randomly divided into two groups. Both groups received both therapies (active videogame therapy and Vojta reflex locomotion) with a 6 months gap, but in an opposite order. Posturographic measures were obtained before the start of the therapy, after therapy and 8 weeks after the end of the therapy. Results: After both therapies, there was a significant increase in the COP sway velocity in the mCTSIB subtest on a firm surface with closed eyes and the COP sway velocity in the mCTSIB subtest was reduced on a foam surface with closed eyes. Further, after both therapies, there was a significant reduction in the time required to perform the turnabout in SQT test. Other tests (LOS, RWS, WA, TW) and subtests did not change significantly. There was not a significant difference between therapies, but in the post- therapy tests, VRL had a greater tendency to maintain its effect 8 weeks after therapy. Conclusion: Both therapies, Vojta reflex locomotion and active videogame Nintendo Wii, have an influence on a postural control of children...
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Changes of the fine and gross motor functions at patients with cerebral palsy after therapy by Nintendo Wii and Reflex Locomotion according Vojta
Píšťková, Marie ; Medunová, Kateřina (advisor) ; Kraus, Josef (referee)
Aim: The aim of this study is to assess benefits of therapy by Vojta method and by using the active videogame Nintendo Wii. The manual dexterity and gross motor function were evaluated. Methodology: The study was attended by 14 children aged 6 - 18 years. They were divided into two equal groups. The Vojta method was applied for the first group and exercising with Nintendo Wii for the second group. Each therapy took 30 days. After a 6 months break the two groups were changed. During those 6 months no targeted physiotherapy was done. The manual dexterity and gross motor functions were measured before and after the therapy and 8 weeks after finishing the therapy. The Box and Block test and the Nine Hole Peg test were used for assessment of manual dexterity and GMFM was used for testing of gross motor function. The children completed the PACES questionnaire after each of the interventions. Results: Statistics showed a significant change in the manual dexterity over the time when the Box and Block test was used. A difference between the two types of therapy has not been proven. Results of the Nine Hole Peg test were not statistically significant, neither in time nor when comparing the therapies. GMFM was not statistically significant either. The PACES did not show any difference between the therapies....
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Active Wii video game system as a form of balance training - pilot study
Reichertová, Simona ; Medunová, Kateřina (advisor) ; Pospíšilová, Mariana (referee)
Introduction: The theoretical part of the thesis summarizes findings from foreign literature on virtual reality and its use in rehabilitation, as well as the possibility of the benefits of active video games as part of balance training, specifically gaming console Nintendo Wii. The practical part is a pilot study to evaluate the effect of balance training in patients with cerebral palsy using this gaming console. Methods: The study included five patients with cerebral palsy, three in the form of spastic hemiparesis, two in the form of spastic triparesis. Patients were aged 8-18 years. Therapy took place on the Nintendo Wii, selecting five games from cd/dvd Wii Fit Plus. Patients underwent a total of 8 treatments with a frequency of once a week. One therapy lasted 20-30 minutes, according to success in individual games. The effect of therapy was evaluated using the Balance Master, specifically through tests Weight / Bearing squat (weight distribution of the lower limbs), mCTSIB (modified test balance sensory interaction) Limits of Stability (CoG sway to the borders of support base), Rhytmic Weight Shift (fast active transfer of CoG), Walk Across, Tandem walk and Step/Quick Turn (walking with a turn). For statistical evaluation and comparison of the results before and after treatment was used...
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Home therapy of the patients after stroke with stability disorders with utilization of visual biofeedback and stabilometric platform
Lidová, Monika ; Tichá, Marie (advisor) ; Jeníček, Jakub (referee)
Authorˊs first name and surname: Monika Lidová Bachelor thesis supervizor: MUDr. Marie Tichá Oponent: Title of bachelor thesis: Home therapy of the patients after stroke with stability disorders With utilization visual biofeedback and stabilometric platform Abstract: The thesis deals with therapy of the patients after stroke with stability disorders in virtual reality. Stabilometric platform Nintendo Wii and program HomeBalance were used during the therapy and enable the visual biofeedback to the pacient. Another specification of this therapy is that the whole process was situated to home environment. The therapy lasted one month and every patient should exercise every day. Time of one exercise depended on the patient's skills. The patient's task was to change position of the center of pressure to the specific place. Every day the patient exercised identical therapeutic scene consisting of a balanced position sequence in the space, that the patient should have achieved. The success of the therapy was evaluated objectively by intrumentation (FootScan) and objective tests, but also by patients' subjective feeling. Berg Balance Scale, Timed Up and Go and Tinetti Performance Oriented Mobility Assessment were used as the objective tests. The monitored parameter for objective evaluation of the stabilometric...
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