Effects of virtual reality intervention on neural plasticity in stroke rehabilitation: a systematic review

J Hao, H Xie, K Harp, Z Chen, KC Siu - Archives of Physical Medicine and …, 2022 - Elsevier
Objective To systematically review and examine the current literature regarding the effects of
virtual reality (VR)–based rehabilitation on neural plasticity changes in survivors of stroke …

[HTML][HTML] Enhancing brain plasticity to promote stroke recovery

F Su, W Xu - Frontiers in neurology, 2020 - frontiersin.org
Stroke disturbs both the structural and functional integrity of the brain. The understanding of
stroke pathophysiology has improved greatly in the past several decades. However …

[HTML][HTML] A social VR-based collaborative exergame for rehabilitation: codesign, development and user study

SHH Shah, AST Karlsen, M Solberg, IA Hameed - Virtual Reality, 2023 - Springer
Immersive virtual reality (VR)-based exercise video games (exergames) are increasingly
being employed as a supportive intervention in rehabilitation programs to promote …

Immersive virtual reality as physical therapy in older adults: present or future (systematic review)

P Campo-Prieto, JM Cancela, G Rodríguez-Fuentes - Virtual Reality, 2021 - Springer
Increased life expectancy leads to an increase in the number of older adults and in the
prevalence of aging-associated diseases and disabilities. Active aging strategies …

[HTML][HTML] The impact of acupuncture on neuroplasticity after ischemic stroke: a literature review and perspectives

S Qin, Z Zhang, Y Zhao, J Liu, J Qiu, Y Gong… - Frontiers in cellular …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Ischemic stroke is common in the elderly, and is one of the main causes of long-term
disability worldwide. After ischemic stroke, spontaneous recovery and functional …

Effects of virtual reality-based motor rehabilitation: a systematic review of fMRI studies

JA Feitosa, CA Fernandes, RF Casseb… - Journal of neural …, 2022 - iopscience.iop.org
Background. The use of virtual reality (VR) as a rehabilitation tool has been shown to induce
motor and cognitive improvements in different populations. Functional magnetic resonance …

[HTML][HTML] Immersive virtual reality in stroke patients as a new approach for reducing postural disabilities and falls risk: a case series

I Cortés-Pérez, FA Nieto-Escamez, E Obrero-Gaitán - Brain sciences, 2020 - mdpi.com
Stroke is a neurologic disorder considered the first cause of disability worldwide due to
motor, cognitive, and sensorial sequels. Balance dysfunctions in stroke survivors increase …

[HTML][HTML] Evaluating the effect and mechanism of upper limb motor function recovery induced by immersive virtual-reality-based rehabilitation for subacute stroke …

Q Huang, W Wu, X Chen, B Wu, L Wu, X Huang… - Trials, 2019 - Springer
Background There is compelling evidence of beneficial effects of non-immersive virtual
reality (VR)-based intervention in the rehabilitation of patients with stroke, whereby patients …

Tele-rehabilitation with virtual reality: a case report on the simultaneous, remote training of two patients with Parkinson disease

PC Thumm, N Giladi, JM Hausdorff… - American journal of …, 2021 - journals.lww.com
Physical training in Parkinson disease improves motor performance, alleviates nonmotor
symptoms, and enhances cognition and quality of life. Nonetheless, adherence to exercise …

[HTML][HTML] Virtual reality enhances gait in cerebral palsy: a training dose-response meta-analysis

S Ghai, I Ghai - Frontiers in neurology, 2019 - frontiersin.org
Virtual-reality-based training can influence gait recovery in children with cerebral palsy. A
consensus concerning its influence on spatiotemporal gait parameters and effective training …