Effect of Peripheral Nerve Mobilization and VR-Based Gait Training on Gait Parameters Among Patients With Chronic ACA Stroke – A Pilot Study

Abstract

Objective

This pilot study aims to evaluate the combined impact of peripheral nerve mobilization (PNM) and virtual reality (VR) game-based gait training on gait parameters in chronic anterior cerebral artery (ACA) stroke patients.

Methods

Eight chronic ACA stroke patients were randomized into experimental (PNM + VR) and control (conventional exercises) groups. Interventions were conducted for 45 min per session, five times a week, over 4 weeks. Gait parameters were measured using the OpenPose-based Markerless Gait Analysis System.

Results

Both groups showed significant improvements in post-intervention measurements. The control group exhibited a mean increase in gait speed from 0.46 m/s to 0.62 m/s (p < 0.001), while the intervention group showed improvements from 0.41 m/s to 0.54 m/s (p < 0.001). Between-group analyses revealed significant differences in gait parameters post-intervention (p < 0.05).

Conclusion

PNM and VR game-based gait training emerge as effective interventions for enhancing gait parameters in ACA stroke rehabilitation.

Keywords:

• Virtual reality
• stroke
• gait rehabilitation
• artificial intelligence

Acknowledgement

We would like to express our sincere gratitude to all the participants who generously gave their time and effort to participate in this study.

Disclosure statement

We have no relevant interest(s) to disclose.