ArticleBioengineering (Basel, Switzerland)2025
Usage of Virtual Reality Technology in Physiotherapy in Germany: Results from a Survey.
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- Physiotherapy with integrated virtual reality for patients with severe chronic low back pain: cluster-randomized controlled trial (VARIETY).BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2026Trial
- Barriers and facilitators to the implementation of virtual reality as a pain management intervention in outpatient physiotherapy practices: a qualitative analysis.BMC health services research · 2026Article
- User Acceptance of a Virtual Reality Beer Pong Intervention in Postoperative Rehabilitation: Exploratory Mixed Methods Study.JMIR XR and spatial computing · 2026Article
- Awareness and perceptions of virtual reality in physiotherapy: a cross-sectional study among students and clinicians in Palestine.BMC medical education · 2025Article
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Abstract
With an aging population and an increasing prevalence of non-communicable diseases, Germany's healthcare system is facing significant challenges that require innovative solutions such as digitalization. Among digital technologies, virtual reality (VR) has shown promise in various healthcare settings; however, its use in physiotherapy practice is unknown. This study aimed to assess the frequency and use of therapeutic VR among physiotherapists in Germany and to identify barriers to its adoption. A cross-sectional survey of 296 physiotherapists was conducted, with responses indicating that only 2.7% had used therapeutic VR in the past year. Most physiotherapists were unfamiliar with VR therapy, suggesting that lack of awareness is the primary barrier. Despite limited current use, a significant proportion of physiotherapists were open to integrating VR technologies in the future. Our findings highlight the need for increased information about therapeutic VR within the physiotherapy community and suggest potential growth as awareness and institutional support increases. Future strategies should focus on promoting the benefits of VR and integrating it into reimbursement frameworks to facilitate wider adoption in patient care.
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