Improving cognitive function after brain injury: The use of exercise and virtual reality
Archives of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationPublished 1 June 1999
Madeleine Grealy, David A. Johnson, Simon K. Rushton
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Exercising in a virtual environment offers the potential for significant gains in cognitive function after a 4-week intervention program and significant improvements in reaction times and movement times were gained following a single bout of VR exercise.
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Exercising in a virtual environment offers the potential for significant gains in cognitive function.
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