Virtual reality-based interventions for the rehabilitation of vestibular and balance impairments post-concussion: a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Concussions and mild traumatic brain injuries are the most common causes of physical and cognitive disability worldwide. Concussion can result in post-injury vestibular and balance impairments that can present up to five years post initial concussion event, ultimately affecting many daily and functional activities. While current clinical treatment aims to reduce symptoms, the developing use of technology in everyday life has seen the emergence of virtual reality. Current literature has failed to identify substantial evidence regarding the use of virtual reality in rehabilitation. The primary aim of this scoping review is to identify, synthesise, and assess the quality of studies reporting on the effectiveness of virtual reality for the rehabilitation of vestibular and ba

SUBMITTER: LeMarshall SJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9985280 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature