A virtual reality game to help stroke patients

At a sophisticated lab in Barcelona, researchers are convinced that computer models based on virtual reality can help people who have suffered strokes, by providing them with better rehabilitation techniques. The claim is not just science fiction.

Right after giving birth to her second child, Gloria was fighting for her life. A stroke almost completely paralysed her; she could barely speak.

For months, she engaged in a rehabilitation programme that included playing with a brand new virtual reality game.

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[woodfordp]

This is great could I use this game with VR on the PS4? I'm a stroke survivor with l/s hemiplegia

[bobsanchez]

Wow, I am amazed that people were I live in Brownsville, Texas haven't gotten to doing this. I mean I wish the rest of the United States could get on board with you guys unfortunately they are so slow in certain things. I guess they are too ethically conscious. Hehe.