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Does a Combination of Virtual Reality, Neuromodulation and Neuroimaging Provide a Comprehensive Platform for Neurorehabilitation? – A Narrative Review of the Literature
Frontiers in human neuroscience, v 10, 284
24 Jun 2016
PMID: 27445739
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Abstract
In the last decade, virtual reality (VR) training has been used extensively in video games and military training to provide a sense of realism and environmental interaction to its users. More recently, VR training has been explored as a possible adjunct therapy for people with motor and mental health dysfunctions. The concept underlying VR therapy as a treatment for motor and cognitive dysfunction is to improve neuroplasticity of the brain by engaging users in multisensory training. In this review, we discuss the theoretical framework underlying the use of VR as a therapeutic intervention for neurorehabilitation and provide evidence for its use in treating motor and mental disorders such as cerebral palsy, Parkinson’s disease, stroke, schizophrenia, anxiety disorders, and other related clinical areas. While this review provides some insights into the efficacy of VR in clinical rehabilitation and its complimentary use with neuroimaging (e.g., fNIRS and EEG) and neuromodulation (e.g., tDCS and rTMS), more research is needed to understand how different clinical conditions are affected by VR therapies (e.g., stimulus presentation, interactivity, control and types of VR). Future studies should consider large, longitudinal randomized controlled trials to determine the true potential of VR therapies in various clinical populations.
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- Title
- Does a Combination of Virtual Reality, Neuromodulation and Neuroimaging Provide a Comprehensive Platform for Neurorehabilitation? – A Narrative Review of the Literature
- Creators
- Wei-Peng Teo (Corresponding Author) - Deakin UniversityMakii Muthalib - Université de MontpellierSami Yamin - Liminal Pty Ltd.(Australia, Melbourne)Ashlee M Hendy - Deakin UniversityKelly Bramstedt - Liminal Pty Ltd.(Australia, Melbourne)Eleftheria Kotsopoulos - Liminal Pty Ltd.(Australia, Melbourne)Stephane Perrey - Université de MontpellierHasan Ayaz - Drexel University
- Publication Details
- Frontiers in human neuroscience, v 10, 284
- Publisher
- Frontiers Media S.A
- Number of pages
- 15
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- School of Biomedical Engineering, Science, and Health Systems
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000378375800001
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-84978287549
- Other Identifier
- 991014878636204721
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- Domestic collaboration
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- Web of Science research areas
- Neurosciences
- Psychology