Effects of video game-based therapy in an adolescent with cerebral palsy: A case report

Table 3 The pros and cons between standard care and video game-based therapy for adolescents with cerebral palsy

	Standard care for cerebral palsy	Video game-based therapy for cerebral palsy
	Functional training; Facilitation of normal patterns of movement; Passive range of motion; Stretching exercise; Strengthening exercise; Positioning; Manual technique; Functional electrical stimulation; Splinting; Maintenance training	Refer to Table 1
Pros	Basic technique and well-known by physiotherapists; Most of the essential equipment available in the physiotherapy department	Active motor training with progressive challenges; Motivational and fun activities; Games were tailored to patients' ability, preference, and functional goals; Bi-weekly training with a structured program and assessments
Cons	Patients tend to get bored with repetitive treatment	Physiotherapists need to be trained on how to operate the games; Not all physiotherapy department has the equipment and space for the VBT

VBT: Video game-based therapy.