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Original Research

Virtual reality exergaming as adjunctive therapy in a sub-acute stroke rehabilitation setting: facilitators and barriers

Ai-Vi NguyenSchool of Physical and Occupational Therapy, McGill University, Montreal, Canada;
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Yau-Lok Austin OngSchool of Physical and Occupational Therapy, McGill University, Montreal, Canada;
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Cindy Xin LuoSchool of Physical and Occupational Therapy, McGill University, Montreal, Canada;
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Thiviya ThuraisingamSchool of Physical and Occupational Therapy, McGill University, Montreal, Canada;
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Michael RubinoSchool of Physical and Occupational Therapy, McGill University, Montreal, Canada;
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Mindy F. LevinSchool of Physical and Occupational Therapy, McGill University, Montreal, Canada; ;CISSS Laval, Jewish Rehabilitation Hospital, Laval, Canada;
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Franceen KaizerCISSS Laval, Jewish Rehabilitation Hospital, Laval, Canada; ;Interdisciplinary Research Centre in Rehabilitation (CRIR), Montreal, Canada
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Philippe S. ArchambaultSchool of Physical and Occupational Therapy, McGill University, Montreal, Canada; ;CISSS Laval, Jewish Rehabilitation Hospital, Laval, Canada; Correspondence[email protected]
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Pages 317-324 | Received 25 Sep 2017, Accepted 27 Feb 2018, Published online: 12 Mar 2018

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