While a number of studies have looked into using virtual reality (VR) to aid in stroke rehabilitation, few have directly compared it to conventional therapy, often consisting of physical therapy (PT) and occupational therapy (OT). However, a large, randomized-controlled trial of standard therapy versus VR therapy was recently published in the journal Neurology. Titled the VIRTUES […]
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Evidence Mounts for Virtual Reality in Physical Rehabilitation
A recent study from New Zealand has demonstrated the potential benefits of using virtual reality (VR) to help paralyzed individuals improve their mobility. Published in Disability and Rehabilitation, the results are part of a growing body of evidence for using VR in rehabilitation. Researchers created an immersive, VR environment for potentially training spinal cord injury […]
Clinical Pattern Recognition: Low back pain physical therapy app review
Physical therapy app for low back pain.
West Health Institute and Naval Medical Center San Diego launch new Kinect-based research program
West Health Institute unveils the Reflexion Rehabilitation Measurement Tool for remotely managing and monitoring patient physical therapy regimens.