Benefits of virtual reality rehabilitation on neurodegenerative diseases: a systematic review - Takeaways - MDSpire

Benefits of virtual reality rehabilitation on neurodegenerative diseases: a systematic review

  • By

  • Tiantaixi Tu

  • Ye Yang

  • Tongtong Zheng

  • Hangqi Lin

  • Weimin Wang

  • Linglin Fu

  • Songhe Jiang

  • Rui Wang

  • December 9, 2025

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    Virtual reality rehabilitation shows promise in improving motor and cognitive functions in patients with neurodegenerative diseases.

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    The review included 99 high-quality studies evaluating the effectiveness of virtual reality interventions across various neurodegenerative conditions.

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    VR therapy enhances patient engagement and motivation, addressing limitations of traditional rehabilitation methods.

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    Different types of VR systems, including immersive, semi-immersive, and non-immersive, cater to diverse clinical needs.

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    Future research should focus on standardizing VR protocols and exploring neurobiological mechanisms to optimize treatment.

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Benefits of virtual reality rehabilitation on neurodegenerative diseases: a systematic review

  • by Tiantaixi Tu, Ye Yang, Tongtong Zheng, Hangqi Lin, Weimin Wang, Linglin Fu, Songhe Jiang, Rui Wang

  • December 9, 2025

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