Immediate effects of immersive biofeedback on gait in children with cerebral palsy

Objective: To investigate the immediate response to avatar-based biofeedback on 3 clinically important gait parameters: step length, knee extension, and ankle power in children with cerebral palsy (CP). Design: Repeated measures design. Setting: Rehabilitation clinic. Participants: Children with spastic paresis (N=22; 10.5±3.1y), able to walk...

The validity and usability of an eight marker model for avatar-based biofeedback gait training

Background: Virtual reality presents a platform for therapeutic gaming, and incorporation of immersive biofeedback on gait may enhance outcomes in rehabilitation. Time is limited in therapeutic practice, therefore any potential gait training tool requires a short set up time, while maintaining clinical relevance and accuracy. The aim of this...