Virtual Exercise in Medicine: A Proof of Concept in a Healthy Population.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Science is beginning to establish the benefits of the use of virtual reality (VR) in health care. This therapeutic approach may be an appropriate complementary treatment for some mental illnesses. It could prevent high levels of morbidity and improve the physical health of patients. For many years, the literature has shown the health benefits of physical exercise. Physical exercise in a VR environment may improve the management of mild to moderate mental health conditions. In this context, we developed a virtual environment combined with an ergocycle (the augmented physical training for isolated and confined environments [APTICE] system).

Objective

This study aims to investigate the impact of physical exercise in a VR environment.

Methods

A total of 14 heal

SUBMITTER: Le Roy B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10845022 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature