Virtual Reality for Stroke Rehabilitation

Abstract

One of the most common applications of virtual reality is use within the field of stroke rehabilitation. There are a number of characteristics of virtual reality which have great potential to increase the quality and quantity of rehabilitation and the number of studies in the field has increased exponentially. There is now good evidence that virtual reality is a useful way to augment traditional stroke rehabilitation services. Stroke survivors are also generally positive about the approach. However, there are challenges in application and implementation. The role of virtual reality, the current level of evidence and perspectives of users are presented in this chapter.

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