Virtual rehabilitation is more than just a game
It is estimated that 1 in every 400 children in the UK are affected by cerebral palsy. Currently there is no cure, but a range of treatments can help relieve symptoms and increase a child's sense of independence and self-esteem. These include physiotherapy, occupational therapy and medication to relieve muscle stiffness and spasms. Working alongside partners including Alder Hey Children's Hospital, the Biomechanics team based at the School of Sport and Exercise Sciences has conducted research into virtual rehabilitation to train postural control in children with cerebral palsyIt is