Advancing rehabilitation in Parkinson’s disease through virtual reality: a narrative review - Takeaways - MDSpire

Advancing rehabilitation in Parkinson’s disease through virtual reality: a narrative review

  • By

  • Pierluigi Diotaiuti

  • Francesco Di Siena

  • Marco Palombo

  • Giulio Marotta

  • Elisa Cavicchiolo

  • Pio Alfredo Di Tore

  • Stefania Mancone

  • May 14, 2026

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    Virtual reality (VR) shows promise in enhancing rehabilitation strategies for Parkinson's disease (PD) by improving motor and cognitive outcomes.

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    VR rehabilitation has been linked to significant improvements in balance and gait metrics, including Berg Balance Scale and Timed Up and Go performance.

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    The evidence supporting VR's effectiveness in PD rehabilitation is moderate to low, necessitating further research to establish reliable outcomes.

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    VR can address both motor and cognitive challenges in PD, offering an engaging alternative to traditional rehabilitation methods.

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    Future research should focus on standardizing VR protocols, ensuring safety, and exploring home-based and AI-adaptive rehabilitation systems.

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Advancing rehabilitation in Parkinson’s disease through virtual reality: a narrative review

  • by Pierluigi Diotaiuti, Francesco Di Siena, Marco Palombo, Giulio Marotta, Elisa Cavicchiolo, Pio Alfredo Di Tore, Stefania Mancone

  • May 14, 2026

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