Mixed-reality system enhances physical therapy

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal">A KTVK-3TV news report shows how rehabilitation systems for stroke victims are advancing through a partnership of Arizona State University researchers and Banner Baywood Medical Center in Mesa, Ariz.  </p><separator></separator><p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal">The Mixed Reality Rehabilitation system is the work of experts in bioengineering, computer science and engineering, electrical engineering, media arts, music and psychology. The research team is led by the <a href="http://ame.asu.edu/&quot; title="ASU Herberger Institute School of Arts, Media and Engineering">School of Arts, Media and Engineering</a>, a partnership of ASU's <a href="http://herbergercollege.asu.edu/">Herberger Institute of Design and the Arts</a> and <a href="http://engineering.asu.edu/&quot; title="Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering">Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering.</a></p><separator></separator><p>The virtual-reality system combines patient interaction with audiovisual elements in a therapy regimen designed to help stroke victims regain their range of movement and sensory abilities.</p><separator></separator><p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal">Watch the KTVK-3TV report: <i><a href="http://www.azfamily.com/video/localnews-index.html?nvid=387016">Extra: Stroke Rehabilitation</a></i></p><separator></separator><p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><i><b>Learn more: </b><a href="/20090430_AMEMixedReality">Rehabilitation system supports stroke patients</a>. </i></p>