Effects of Virtual Reality on Transtibial Amputation Rehabilitation Outcomes: A Randomized Study

Purpose: Virtual reality is widely used in patients with chronic musculoskeletal problems. However, the short-term effects on individuals with transtibial (TT) amputation during this process remain unclear. This study aimed at investigating the effects of virtual reality on rehabilitation outcomes i...

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Veröffentlicht in:Games for health 2023-12, Vol.12 (6), p.459-467
Hauptverfasser: Yildirim Şahan, Tezel, Erbahçeci, Fatih
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:Purpose: Virtual reality is widely used in patients with chronic musculoskeletal problems. However, the short-term effects on individuals with transtibial (TT) amputation during this process remain unclear. This study aimed at investigating the effects of virtual reality on rehabilitation outcomes in TT amputees. Methods: The study included 20 TT amputees who were using TT prostheses. The participants were divided into two groups randomly as follows: physiotherapy (PT) and virtual reality (VR). Participants were treated 3 days a week, for 4 weeks, and evaluations were made before and after treatment; a 6-minute walk test was used for performance, a single-leg balance test for balance, Trinity Amputation Prosthesis Experience Scale for prosthesis satisfaction, a 10-meter walking test for gait speed, and a wearable smart t-shirt to determine cadence. Results: It was found that there was a statistically significant difference in performance, balance, prosthesis satisfaction, cadence, and gait speed before and after PT ( P  
ISSN:2161-783X
2161-7856
DOI:10.1089/g4h.2023.0052