Efficacy of Virtual Reality Rehabilitation after Spinal Cord Injury: A Systematic Review.

Amanda Vitória Lacerda de AraújoJaqueline Freitas de Oliveira NeivaCarlos Bandeira de Mello Monteiro Fernando Henrique Magalhães

Published in: BioMed research international (2019)

Although the current evidence is limited, the findings suggest that VR-based rehabilitation in subjects with SCI may lead to positive effects on aerobic function, balance, pain level, and motor function recovery besides improving psychological/motivational aspects. Further high-quality studies are needed to provide a guideline to clinical practice and to draw robust conclusions about the potential benefits of VR therapy for SCI patients. Protocol details are registered on PROSPERO (registration number: CRD42016052629).

Keyphrases

virtual reality
spinal cord injury
end stage renal disease
clinical practice
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
chronic pain
prognostic factors
neuropathic pain
pain management
risk assessment
depressive symptoms
climate change