"Virtual Reality Hands" May Help Stroke Patients Regain Hand Function
From: PT Products - 11/22/2013

A small study presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific
Sessions 2013 shows that "virtual reality hands" controlled by the wearer can
help stroke survivors recover use of their hands and arms. With the use of
the brain-computer interface, researchers created an environment where
individuals who are too physically impaired to move can practice mental
imagery to help regain function of their upper extremities. The
brain-computer interface technology can help tell if a patient is activating
a region of their brain in a way that has been linked to better recovery.

Read the entire article at:
http://www.ptproductsonline.com/news/18613-virtual-reality-hands-may-help-stroke-patients-regain-hand-function/
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/11/131117155458.htm

Link:
Alexander Doud
http://www.tc.umn.edu/~binhe/aDoud.htm