Is virtual reality effective in orthopedic rehabilitation? A systematic review and meta-analysis

M Gumaa, A Rehan Youssef - Physical therapy, 2019 - academic.oup.com
Background Virtual reality (VR) is an interactive technology that allows customized treatment
and may help in delivering effective person-centered rehabilitation. Purpose The purpose of …

Virtual reality using games for improving physical functioning in older adults: a systematic review

KI Molina, NA Ricci, SA de Moraes… - … of neuroengineering and …, 2014 - Springer
The use of virtual reality through exergames or active video game, ie a new form of
interactive gaming, as a complementary tool in rehabilitation has been a frequent focus in …

[HTML][HTML] Virtual reality rehabilitation versus conventional physical therapy for improving balance and gait in Parkinson's disease patients: a randomized controlled trial

H Feng, C Li, J Liu, L Wang, J Ma, G Li… - … medical journal of …, 2019 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Virtual Reality Rehabilitation Versus Conventional Physical Therapy for Improving Balance
and Gait in Parkinson’s Disease Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial - PMC Back to Top …

Addition of a non-immersive virtual reality component to treadmill training to reduce fall risk in older adults (V-TIME): a randomised controlled trial

A Mirelman, L Rochester, I Maidan, S Del Din, L Alcock… - The Lancet, 2016 - thelancet.com
Background Age-associated motor and cognitive deficits increase the risk of falls, a major
cause of morbidity and mortality. Because of the significant ramifications of falls, many …

Virtual reality among the elderly: a usefulness and acceptance study from Taiwan

S Syed-Abdul, S Malwade, AA Nursetyo, M Sood… - BMC geriatrics, 2019 - Springer
Background Virtual reality (VR) has several applications in the medical domain and also
generates a secure environment to carry out activities. Evaluation of the effectiveness of VR …

[HTML][HTML] Thinking while moving or moving while thinking–concepts of motor-cognitive training for cognitive performance enhancement

F Herold, D Hamacher, L Schega… - Frontiers in aging …, 2018 - frontiersin.org
The demographic change in industrial countries, with increasingly sedentary lifestyles, has a
negative impact on mental health. Normal and pathological aging leads to cognitive deficits …

Virtual and augmented reality applications to improve older adults' quality of life: A systematic mapping review and future directions

RS Baragash, H Aldowah, S Ghazal - Digital health, 2022 - journals.sagepub.com
Objective The use of virtual reality and augmented reality to improve older adults' quality of
life has rapidly increased in recent years. This systematic mapping review aimed to provide …

A randomized controlled pilot study of home-based step training in older people using videogame technology

D Schoene, SR Lord, K Delbaere, C Severino… - PloS one, 2013 - journals.plos.org
Background Stepping impairments are associated with physical and cognitive decline in
older adults and increased fall risk. Exercise interventions can reduce fall risk, but …

Exercise and rehabilitation delivered through exergames in older adults: an integrative review of technologies, safety and efficacy

N Skjæret, A Nawaz, T Morat, D Schoene… - International journal of …, 2016 - Elsevier
Background There has been a rapid increase in research on the use of virtual reality (VR)
and gaming technology as a complementary tool in exercise and rehabilitation in the elderly …

[HTML][HTML] Immersive virtual reality exergames for persons living with dementia: user-centered design study as a multistakeholder team during the COVID-19 pandemic

J Muñoz, S Mehrabi, Y Li, A Basharat… - JMIR Serious …, 2022 - games.jmir.org
Background: Advancements in supporting personalized health care and well-being using
virtual reality (VR) have created opportunities to use immersive games to support a healthy …