August 5, 2025SensorsOpen Access

The Effectiveness of Virtual Reality in Improving Balance and Gait in People with Parkinson’s Disease: A Systematic Review

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Systematic review shows VR improves balance and gait in Parkinson's patients, suggesting benefits of combined therapy with physiotherapy.

VR interventions significantly improved balance and gait in 30 of 31 comparisons for Parkinson's disease patients.
12 out of 31 comparisons regarding balance and gait achieved statistical significance, indicating effective results.
Interventions varied in duration from 5 to 12 weeks, grouped by VR alone or in combination with physiotherapy.
Secondary outcomes showed mixed results for function, cognition, and quality of life, highlighting the need for more rigorous studies.

Fernandes et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Systematic review shows VR improves balance and gait in Parkinson's patients, suggesting benefits of combined therapy with physiotherapy.

VR interventions significantly improved balance and gait in 30 of 31 comparisons for Parkinson's disease patients.
12 out of 31 comparisons regarding balance and gait achieved statistical significance, indicating effective results.
Interventions varied in duration from 5 to 12 weeks, grouped by VR alone or in combination with physiotherapy.
Secondary outcomes showed mixed results for function, cognition, and quality of life, highlighting the need for more rigorous studies.

Fernandes et al. (2025) studied this question.

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