The Efficacy of Virtual Reality Training in the Rehabilitation of Orthopedic Ankle Injuries: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Orthopedic ankle injuries are considered among the most common musculoskeletal injuries. A wide variety of modalities and techniques have been used for the management of these injuries, and virtual reality (VR) is one modality that has been examined in ankle injuries rehabilitation.

Purpose

This study aims to systemically review previous studies evaluating the effect of virtual reality in rehabilitating orthopedic ankle injuries.

Methods

We searched six online databases: PubMed, Web of Science (WOS), Scopus, the Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro), Virtual Health Library (VHL), and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL).

Results

Ten randomized clinical trials met the inclusion criteria. Our results showed that VR had a signifi

SUBMITTER: Elaraby AER 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9933927 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature