Affordable technology to improve physical activity levels and mobility outcomes in rehabilitation [ 2014 - 2017 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Catherine Sherrington (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Annie Mccluskey ,  Dr Hidde Van Der Ploeg ,  Mr Karl Schurr ,  Prof Maria Crotty
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Brief description Repetitive exercise is a crucial part of rehabilitation for people with impaired mobility but current exercise levels are insufficient for optimal outcomes. Affordable exercise-based video- and computer game technology could enable additional exercise for rehabilitation patients at a relatively low cost. We propose a randomised trial to establish the impact on physical activity and mobility of the addition of these technologies to usual care for people admitted to rehabilitation wards.

Funding Amount $AUD 1,465,653.05

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant