Virtual Reality-Based Rehabilitation for Motor Function Recovery in Post-Stroke Patients

Authors

  • Mohamed Abdulla Z Alrwaili
  • Abdullah Sultan M Almujel
  • Saad Saud Mufrıj Abu Thunayn
  • Khalıd Ahmed Alghamdı
  • Norah Nasser Almousa
  • Njood Abdullah M Alqahtani
  • Basmah Shabak Saied Alrawaili
  • Alruwaılı, Wesam Atallah R
  • Rawan Falah J Alruwaili
  • Dalal Mohammed A Alhumaidan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22399/ijcesen.3771

Keywords:

Virtual reality, Stroke rehabilitation, Motor recovery, Neuroplasticity, Gamification, Task-specific training

Abstract

Virtual reality (VR)-based rehabilitation has emerged as a promising intervention for motor recovery in post-stroke patients, leveraging immersive, task-specific training to enhance neuroplasticity and functional outcomes. This review examines the key design principles of effective VR rehabilitation programs, including patient-centered customization, task-oriented training, multisensory feedback, gamification, and integration with conventional therapy. Clinical evidence demonstrates that VR significantly improves upper limb function, gait, balance, and cognitive engagement, with studies reporting superior adherence and motivation compared to traditional methods. However, challenges such as cost, accessibility, and cybersickness remain barriers to widespread adoption. Future directions include AI-driven adaptive VR, hybrid brain-computer interfaces, and telerehabilitation solutions to optimize personalized recovery. This synthesis highlights VR’s potential as a transformative tool in stroke rehabilitation while emphasizing the need for standardized protocols and further long-term efficacy research.

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2024-12-28

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Mohamed Abdulla Z Alrwaili, Abdullah Sultan M Almujel, Saad Saud Mufrıj Abu Thunayn, Khalıd Ahmed Alghamdı, Norah Nasser Almousa, Njood Abdullah M Alqahtani, … Dalal Mohammed A Alhumaidan. (2024). Virtual Reality-Based Rehabilitation for Motor Function Recovery in Post-Stroke Patients. International Journal of Computational and Experimental Science and Engineering, 10(4). https://doi.org/10.22399/ijcesen.3771

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