Article

AIM: To review the rationale, criteria of application, potentialities and limits
of the available procedures for upper limb rehabilitation in virtual reality
setups. METHODS: Classification of the available virtual reality setups and
comparison among published studies, with focus on the criteria of motor
impairment and recovery assessment, rehabilitation procedures, and efficacy.
Results and conclusion: The studies completed to date support application of
virtual reality methods in the treatment of the paretic upper limb after stroke,
but the superiority of virtual reality methods in comparison with conventional
procedures currently in use is still unproven. Larger samples, adequate
controlled study design and follow-up, greater homogeneity in the selection
criteria and parameters measuring severity of stroke, motor impairment and
recovery are necessary.

Langue : ANGLAIS