Effect of Virtual Reality-Based Therapies on Lower Limb Functional Recovery in Stroke Survivors: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Virtual reality (VR) therapy has gained attention as a promising intervention in stroke rehabilitation, particularly for its potential to enhance motor function and promote neuroplasticity. However, its specific effects on balance, mobility, and gait remain underexplored.

Objective

This review aims to provide a comprehensive evaluation of the effectiveness of VR therapy on the recovery of lower limb function in stroke survivors.

Methods

Randomized controlled trials comparing VR therapy with conventional therapy were eligible for inclusion. All studies were identified through databases, such as MEDLINE, Embase, PubMed, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, and PsycINFO (up to July 2024). The primary outcomes included balance, assessed using the Berg Balance Scal

SUBMITTER: Lu W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12310189 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature