2018, Number 2
Virtual reality therapy for motor rehabilitation of hand function in post-stroke patients
Language: Spanish
References: 30
Page: 1-11
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ABSTRACT
Introduction: Cerebrovascular accident or stroke is one of the leading causes of death and invalidity. Progress in its treatment is mainly focused on neurorehabilitation. Recent decades have witnessed the emergence of new technologies, such as robot- or virtual reality-assisted therapy. Such treatments are part of a paradigm based on the neuroplasticity of the nervous system, and incorporate the concept of motor relearning. Virtual reality therapy may help acute post-stroke patients improve functional recovery and restore the function of the affected upper limb.Objective: Based on current scientific evidence, review the uses of virtual reality therapy and its effectiveness for motor rehabilitation of hand function in post-stroke patients.
Methods: A review was conducted of studies about therapeutic uses of virtual reality, analyzing their technical characteristics and applicability in the rehabilitation of the hemiplegic hand. The publications selected were review papers and observational studies about virtual reality therapies.
Conclusions: Further clinical assays are required to determine the actual effectiveness of these new therapies.
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