A Brazilian university creates a game for Parkinson’s patients

illness Parkinson’s Disease It is a progressive neurological condition that affects millions of people around the world. In the face of the challenges faced by patients dealing with symptoms and disease progression, it is increasingly important to seek innovative approaches to aid treatment and quality of life.

Thus, encouraging news appears on the Brazilian scene: the Federal University of Uberlandia (UFU), in partnership with France’s University of Lorraine, has developed a game designed specifically for Parkinson’s patients.

This promising initiative aims to provide a new form of support and treatment for those dealing with the symptoms of the disease on a daily basis.

Brazilian university game benefits Parkinson’s patients

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“RehaBEElitation” is the name of the game created by universities. a Game With the aim of assisting in the rehabilitation process for patients with Parkinson’s disease who suffer from movement difficulties.

For this purpose, he uses an innovative approach by combining virtual reality and therapy with virtual bees. Patients are immersed in a virtual environment in which they control a bee through specific body movements.

The game uses technologies such as motion sensors and Virtual Reality To detect and track patient movements during treatment.

During game sessions, patients are challenged to complete tasks and tasks to improve motor coordination, mobility, and functionality of limbs affected by the disease. As they progress through the game, patients are exposed to physical stimuli that contribute to neuromotor rehabilitation.

The design won an award in France, at the Disability and Technology Challenge event. The game won in the “Autonomy” category because of the technology that was developed to promote autonomy for people in need. treatment from Parkinson’s disease.

The researchers say that “RehaBEElitation” is in development and should receive more updates to work on the lower extremities as well.