Application progress of virtual reality rehabilitation technology in upper limb dysfunction after stroke

Abstract

Virtual reality (VR) rehabilitation technology is a kind of integrated technology which simulates the real world via computer. It has three characteristics: immersion, interaction and imagination. It is widely used in the field of stroke rehabilitation. This review briefly describes the application of virtual reality rehabilitation technology in upper limb dysfunction after stroke. DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1672-6731.2017.04.002

Keywords

• Stroke
• Movement disorders
• Upper extremity
• Virtual reality (not in MeSH)
• Rehabilitation
• Review