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2023 | OriginalPaper | Chapter
Trends in Development of Balance Dysfunctionalities Rehabilitation Equipment Using Virtual Reality—A Literature Review
Authors : Grzegorz Gruszka, Piotr Wodarski, Marek Ples, Marta Chmura, Andrzej Bieniek, Jacek Jurkojć
Published in: Innovations in Biomedical Engineering
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
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Abstract
Introduction Rehabilitation of balance maintaining ability is a long-lasting process, requiring strict cooperation between physiotherapist and the patient. Rehabilitation process is usually monotonous, requires a lot of dedication and is just not attractive for patients, while allowing physiotherapists to assess the progression of the process qualitatively only. Used in traditional physical rehabilitation methods of obtaining quantitative data can be insufficient to objectively evaluate if any improvement has been achieved or changes in rehabilitation program must be made.
Purpose Virtual reality (VR) technology is becoming a trending solution for said inconveniences and problems, allowing patients to become immersed in an entertaining, unreal world while still performing rehabilitative tasks and receiving immediate feedback on progress that is being made. Authors aim to establish trends in development of VR using systems used for enhancing rehabilitation of balance maintaining ability, which will make it easier for physiotherapists to pick suitable equipment, and for companies creating rehabilitation equipment to create devices with greater potential of being a successful inventions.
Material and Methods Authors reviewed 110 publications found in databases of Pubmed, Researchgate, Mendeley (prior to version 1.19.8) and Google Scholar. After applying inclusion and exclusion criteria 23 publications were put into further considerations.
Results and Conclusions Reviewed systems were classified into 3 groups and analyzed. 15 publications were created using more simple, market available systems, 5 were using custom-made devices and 3 made use of highly advanced and not-easily accessible systems. Trends in development of VR using rehabilitation devices have been established in favour of more simple, but easily accessible systems.