Fast and Fun: A Pilot Feasibility Study Using Dual Joystick-Operated Ride-on Toys for Upper Extremity Rehabilitation in Children with Hemiplegia.
Vaishnavi ShahanePatrick D KumavorKristin D MorganSudha Madhav SrinivasanPublished in: Physical & occupational therapy in pediatrics (2024)
Our pilot study provides promising evidence for using joystick-operated ride-on toys as engaging therapy adjuncts. Our findings call for future studies to systematically assess the efficacy of these devices in improving UE function among children with UCP.