The effects of game-based virtual reality movement therapy plus mental practice on upper extremity function in chronic stroke patients with hemiparesis: A randomized controlled trial

Journal of Physical Therapy Science

Volumn 28, Issue 3, 2016, Pages 811-815

  Park, Jin Hyuck ^a   Park, Ji Hyuk ^a  

^a Yonsei University Wonju   (South Korea)

Author keywords

Game based virtual reality; Mental practice; Stroke

Indexed keywords

EID: 84961990595     PISSN: 09155287     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1589/jpts.28.811     Document Type: Article

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