Digital and virtual reality-based rehabilitation versus conventional therapy for rotator cuff tears and post-repair recovery: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

To evaluate the effectiveness of virtual reality-based rehabilitation compared to conventional rehabilitation methods in improving shoulder functions, range of motion (ROM), strength, and pain relief in patients recovering from rotator cuff repair. To assess the impact of virtual reality-based rehabilitation on rehabilitation adherence and patient satisfaction in postoperative rotator cuff repair recovery.

Methods

A systematic literature search of PubMed, Cochrane Library, Dimensions AI, and Google Scholar was performed from inception to February 14, 2025. Studies involving patients who underwent rotator cuff repair and comparing virtual reality (VR)-based rehabilitation with standard physical therapy were included. Data were extracted and synthesized. Meta-analys

SUBMITTER: AlHossan AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12553048 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature