Inclusivity is child's play: pilot study on usability, acceptability and user experience of a sensory-motor PC game for children with cerebral palsy (GiocAbile).

Background: The use of video games in rehabilitation settings is gaining increasing popularity. However, the lack of commercial video games suitable for children with disabilities and the disappointing user experience of serious games limit their applicability. The aim of this study was to assess the usability, acceptability and user experience of GiocAbile, an active video game for children with cerebral palsy (CP).

Application of upper-limb dynamic pseudoelastic splinting in the treatment of stroke chronic patient: a pilot assessment.

Purpose: The chronic sequelae of stroke are often a strong limitation to patient's quality of life. New non-invasive elective treatments are required to support postural and functional improvements long after the primary insult. This study is an uncontrolled pilot evaluation of pseudoelastic orthotics for post-stroke upper-limb rehabilitation.

Maximum occlusal force and medial mandibular flexure in relation to vertical facial pattern: a cross-sectional study.

Background: Vertical facial pattern may be related to the direction of pull of the masticatory muscles, yet its effect on occlusal force and elastic deformation of the mandible still is unclear. This study tested whether the variation in vertical facial pattern is related to the variation in maximum occlusal force (MOF) and medial mandibular flexure (MMF) in 51 fully-dentate adults.

Methods: Data from cephalometric analysis according to the method of Ricketts were used to divide the subjects into three groups: Dolichofacial (n = 6), Mesofacial (n = 10) and Brachyfacial (n = 35).