Virtual Reality Game for Head Rehabilitation Based on Kinect

Authors

Shutao Shen, 1. Tibetan Information Technology Research Center, Tibetan University, Lhasa 850000, China;;
Gao Fei, 2. Department of Scientific Research University of Tibet, Tibetan University, Lhasa 850000, China;
Xu Ning, 1. Tibetan Information Technology Research Center, Tibetan University, Lhasa 850000, China;;

Abstract

Abstract: The application of virtual reality in the rehabilitation has been extensively studied, which helps patients after a stroke independently perform daily living activities, while saving time, money and other costs. This study used Microsoft Kinect virtual reality game to assess the movement of the users. The game required movement outside of the head, torso and arms. In nine games exercise, the average and maximum amount of movement remained unchanged. However, with the increase of exercise, the frequency of head movement increased. The results show that by head movement, video games can be used to balance the posture rehabilitation, but also shows the impact of head movement on the vestibular system. In the future work, it is evaluated how to support posture balance improvement that the increases frequency of vestibular system and head movement with exercise.

Recommended Citation

Shen, Shutao; Fei, Gao; and Ning, Xu (2020) "Virtual Reality Game for Head Rehabilitation Based on Kinect," Journal of System Simulation: Vol. 28: Iss. 8, Article 28.
Available at: https://dc-china-simulation.researchcommons.org/journal/vol28/iss8/28

First Page

1904

Revised Date

2015-07-22

DOI Link

https://doi.org/

Last Page

1908

CLC

TP391.9

Recommended Citation

Shen Shutao, Gao Fei, Xu Ning. Virtual Reality Game for Head Rehabilitation Based on Kinect[J]. Journal of System Simulation, 2016, 28(8): 1904-1908.