Rehabilitation Applications Using Virtual Reality for Persons with Residual Impairments Following Stroke

Abstract

This chapter describes current clinical evidence for the effectiveness of VR applications on upper limb recovery in individuals who have had a stroke. The chapter summarizes outcomes of upper limb rehabilitation studies using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health model as a framework and describes motor learning approaches that have been used in VR simulations and interventions for upper limb recovery after stroke. The chapter includes a case study that explores how to effectively use VR/robotic technology for an individualized treatment intervention based on motor learning principles