ArticleHealthcare (Basel, Switzerland)2023
Clinical Applications of Virtual Reality in Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation: A Scoping Review.
Article in Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland), 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT07369934 (Virtual Reality Based Exercise Training Versus Mulligan Mobilization on Shoulder Posture and Function in Subacromial Impingement Syndrome), which is not on this map. Cited by 10 papers, 3 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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Virtual Reality Based Exercise Training Versus Mulligan Mobilization on Shoulder Posture and Function in Subacromial Impingement Syndrome
Who cites it
10 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 18 citations in OpenAlex.
- Virtual reality in neurorehabilitation for musculoskeletal disorders: a bibliometric analysis from 2010 to 2025.Frontiers in neurology · 2026Pooled it
- Effectiveness of Virtual Reality for Pain Management in Musculoskeletal Disorders Across Anatomical Regions: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Musculoskeletal care · 2025Pooled it
- Technological Features of Immersive Virtual Reality Systems for Upper Limb Stroke Rehabilitation: A Systematic Review.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Pooled it
- Ankle injury rehabilitation and place of immersive virtual reality as digital health solutions in rehabilitation: A clinical randomized controlled trial.Chinese journal of traumatology = Zhonghua chuang shang za zhi · 2026Trial
- Virtual reality in shoulder rehabilitation and shoulder arthroplasty pathways: a narrative review of current evidence and clinical perspectives.Rheumatology international · 2026Review
- [Digital rehabilitation methods in orthopaedics-Current status, evidence, and perspectives].Orthopadie (Heidelberg, Germany) · 2026Review
- Digital and virtual reality-based rehabilitation versus conventional therapy for rotator cuff tears and post-repair recovery: a systematic review and meta-analysis.JSES reviews, reports, and techniques · 2026Review
- The Role of Virtual Physical Therapy in the Management of Musculoskeletal Patients: Current Practices and Future Implications.Current reviews in musculoskeletal medicine · 2025Review
- Age and Sex Differences of Virtual Reality Pain Alleviation Therapeutic During Pediatric Burn Care: A Randomized Clinical Trial.Journal of medical extended reality · 2024Article
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3 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.
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Abstract
(1) Background: VR is based on a virtual world that creates sounds effects and videos that replace the real environment. Arising literature shows VR efficacy in the field of neurological rehabilitation (NR) and that its use is also taking a place in musculoskeletal rehabilitation (MSR), as a treatment of various disorders that cause disability and chronic pain. (2) Aim: We discuss the role of VR in MSR, presenting its use and development on acute and chronic musculoskeletal disorders, based on the most recent literature. (3) Design and Methods: Literature searches were conducted in the databases Pubmed and Medline up to 30 September 2023. The PRISMA-Scr Checklist was followed. (4) Results: A total of 51 records were included. The analysed studies were conducted within a variety of populations, musculoskeletal disorders, settings, and VR technologies. Only a few studies could statistically affirm the efficacy of VR in MSR, as mentioned for the rehabilitation of the upper limb. Nevertheless, the observed trend is an improvement of the global perceived effect compared to traditional rehabilitation. (5) Conclusion: VR allows for the personalisation of treatment with an adaptable treatment platform, which may improve the participation of the patient and increase acceptability and adherence to long-term rehabilitation programs. We provide recommendations and suggestions for future research and use of VR in musculoskeletal rehabilitation.
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