The synthesis and secretion of cortisol are controlled by the hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal
axis. Cortisol exhibits a proper 24-h circadian rhythm that affects the brain, the autonomic …

Serious Games represent an acknowledged potential for instruction, because they are able
to strongly motivate learners. They can also provide immersive environments where …

Background Several strategies have been proposed to improve patient motivation and
exercise intensity during robot-aided stroke rehabilitation. One relatively unexplored …

Background Robot-assisted therapy has become a promising technology in the field of
rehabilitation for poststroke patients with motor disorders. Motivation during the rehabilitation …

Gamification is the application of game mechanisms in non-gaming environments with the
objective of enhancing user experience. In this paper, we investigate the effectiveness of …

Background People with chronic arm impairment should exercise intensely to regain their
abilities, but frequently lack motivation, leading to poor rehabilitation outcome. One …

Physiotherapy patients exercising at home alone are at risk of re-injury since they do not
have corrective guidance from a therapist. To explore solutions to this problem, we designed …

Stroke is one of the most common causes of physical disability, and early, intensive, and
repetitive rehabilitation exercises are crucial to the recovery of stroke survivors …

Abstract Aims and Objectives Stroke is the main cause of long-term disability and happens
mostly in the older population. Stroke affected patients experience either of the cognitive …

Attention is a basic and main mental task and can play an important role in the functioning of
other brain abilities such as intelligence, memory, learning, and perception, and its deficit …