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Virtual Reality Application in Neurological Rehabilitation


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1 Department of Physiotherapy, SAHS, Sharda University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
2 Department of Electrical Electronics and Communication Engineering, Sharda University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
     

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In this paper a brief review of virtual reality application in neurological rehabilitation has been presented. A detailed discussion has been made how virtual reality is used to treat patients with neurological disorders. Two different types of virtual reality have been discussed. Virtual reality is a new clinical approach to treat patients by creating a virtual environment for simulation. Based on the study a number of research questions have been framed. Some conclusions have been drawn and future direction of research has been discussed.

Keywords

Neurological Rehabilitation, Neuroplasticity, Neuroscience, Tele-Rehabilitation, Virtual Reality.
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Authors

Khusboo Kumari
Department of Physiotherapy, SAHS, Sharda University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
Sushanta K. Mandal
Department of Electrical Electronics and Communication Engineering, Sharda University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

Abstract


In this paper a brief review of virtual reality application in neurological rehabilitation has been presented. A detailed discussion has been made how virtual reality is used to treat patients with neurological disorders. Two different types of virtual reality have been discussed. Virtual reality is a new clinical approach to treat patients by creating a virtual environment for simulation. Based on the study a number of research questions have been framed. Some conclusions have been drawn and future direction of research has been discussed.

Keywords


Neurological Rehabilitation, Neuroplasticity, Neuroscience, Tele-Rehabilitation, Virtual Reality.

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