title: Development of a virtual reality system for the rehabilitation of the upper limb after stroke.
abstract: Virtual reality (VR) provides a three-dimensional computer representation of a real world or imaginary space through which a person can navigate and interact with objects to carry out specific tasks. One novel application of VR technology is in rehabilitation following stroke, particularly of the upper limb. This paper describes the development of a VR system for use in this field. This system gives the user the ability to interact with objects by touching, grasping and moving their upper limb.
authors.affiliation: Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Research Institute, University of Ulster, Shore Road, Newtownabbey, Co. Antrim, BT37 0QB. Northern Ireland.
authors.forename: Jacqueline
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Crosbie
authors.forename: Suzanne
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: McDonough
authors.forename: Sheila
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Lennon
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: McNeill
mesh_terms: D020811:Biomedical Technology / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D003198:Computer Simulation; D006801:Humans; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities / Q000295:instrumentation*; D020521:Stroke / Q000503:physiopathology; D000071939:Stroke Rehabilitation; D013813:Therapy, Computer-Assisted / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D034941:Upper Extremity / Q000503:physiopathology*; D014584:User-Computer Interface