Clinical feasibility of interactive commercial nintendo gaming for chronic stroke rehabilitation

Journal of Physical Therapy Science

Volumn 24, Issue 9, 2012, Pages 901-903

  Kim, Eun Kyung ^a   Kang, Jong Ho ^b   Park, Jang Sung ^a   Jung, Byung Ho ^c  

^a Seonam University   (South Korea)

^b Catholic University of Pusan   (South Korea)

^c Nambu University   (South Korea)

Author keywords

Chronic stroke; Interactive game; Nintendo Wii

Indexed keywords

EID: 84870943701     PISSN: 09155287     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1589/jpts.24.901     Document Type: Article

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