Efficacy of a physical rehabilitation program using virtual reality in patients with chronic tendinopathy: A randomized controlled trial protocol (VirTendon-Rehab).

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To analyze the efficacy of a virtual reality (VR)-based rehabilitation program in people with chronic tendinopathy (CT) on pain, muscle activation pattern, range of motion, muscle strength, kinesiophobia, physical function, quality of life, and user satisfaction compared to a control group. In addition, the relationship between these variables and the clinical profile of this population will be analyzed.

Design

A 12-week, single-blind, low-risk, randomized controlled trial.

Methods

Sixty patients diagnosed with CT will be enrolled and randomly assigned to two groups. The control group will receive a physical exercise program without VR support (45 min), whereas the experimental group will receive an additional 15-min intervention through a physical exercise

SUBMITTER: Lucena-Anton D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11837136 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature