A Kinect-based system for physical rehabilitation: a pilot study for young adults with motor disabilities

Res Dev Disabil. 2011 Nov-Dec;32(6):2566-70. doi: 10.1016/j.ridd.2011.07.002. Epub 2011 Jul 23.

Abstract

This study assessed the possibility of rehabilitating two young adults with motor impairments using a Kinect-based system in a public school setting. This study was carried out according to an ABAB sequence in which A represented the baseline and B represented intervention phases. Data showed that the two participants significantly increased their motivation for physical rehabilitation, thus improving exercise performance during the intervention phases. Practical and developmental implications of the findings are discussed.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Cerebral Palsy / physiopathology
  • Cerebral Palsy / psychology
  • Cerebral Palsy / rehabilitation
  • Education, Special / methods*
  • Exercise / physiology
  • Female
  • Gestures
  • Humans
  • Joints / physiology
  • Male
  • Motivation
  • Motor Skills / physiology
  • Motor Skills Disorders / physiopathology*
  • Motor Skills Disorders / psychology
  • Motor Skills Disorders / rehabilitation*
  • Muscular Atrophy / physiopathology
  • Muscular Atrophy / psychology
  • Muscular Atrophy / rehabilitation
  • Occupational Therapy / methods
  • Physical Education and Training / methods*
  • Physical Endurance / physiology
  • Pilot Projects