Can virtual reality balance games enhance activities of daily living among stroke survivors?
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Background Stroke survivors with residual physical disabilities are reported to have decreased muscle strength and balance. Balance ability is one of the prerequisite for performing activities of daily living independently. Virtual reality balance games performed in the community based rehabilitation settings may be beneficial for stroke survivors to improve their functional balance resulting in increased independence in activities of daily living. The aim of this study was to evaluate the use of virtual reality balance games in improving activities of daily living among stroke survivors.
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