Exergames on an Unstable Surface in Stroke Inpatients

"The intervention group will receive an exergame-based cognitive-sensorimotor intervention on an unstable surface (by placing the exergame device (Senso) on an unstable surface).~The Senso is a platform for the dynamic recording of steps, weight shifts and other body movements producing forces. For the labile condition, the Senso is mounted on steel balls, allowing the platform to swing freely along the horizontal plane. There is no movement induced by the platform itself. Sway is only induced when the participant steps and shifts the center of pressure. The degree of instability and movement of the platform can be adjusted by inducing a dampening. The dampening can be set manually, either to on or off. When damping is on, the movement can be reduced by predefined percentages. The maximum displacement of the platform is thereby 100 mm to each side."

"The control group will receive an exergame-based cognitive-motor intervention on an stable surface using the exergame device Senso.~The Senso is a platform for the dynamic recording of steps, weight shifts and other body movements producing forces."