Effects of virtual reality balance games combined with muscle strength training on balance function and motor ability of Parkinson's patients

Objective To investigate the effects of virtual reality balance games combined with strengthening muscle training on balance function and exercise capacity in patients with Parkinson's disease.Methods Sixty patients with Parkinson's disease were selected from January 2018 to October 2019.The random number table method was divided into the control group(n=30)and the observation group(n=30).Both groups were given conventional drugs and For rehabilitation training,the observation group was given a virtual reality balance game combined with strengthening muscle training.The upper limbs,lower limbs,balance function,comprehensive rehabilitation effect and daily living ability were compared before and after training.Results After training,the Brunnstrom score,FMA-UE,FMA-LE score,and cadence score of the two groups of patients increased.The common contraction rate(CR)of the biceps brachii in elbow flexion and the three heads of the brachii in elbow extension Muscle CR,standing walking test,10m walking test,reduced left and right step difference,and the observation group was better than the control group,which was significant(P<0.05).Conclusion Patients with Parkinson's disease have improved their upper and lower extremity motor capacity and balance function through virtual reality balance games combined with strengthening muscle training,which can improve the overall rehabilitation effect and ability of daily living.

Virtual Reality Neurorehabilitation

The present work investigates the application of virtual reality(VR)technology to neurorehabilitation.By consulting a wealth of data,the advantages of VR in neurorehabilitation are introduced,followed by the application status of VR in the rehabilitation of stroke patients,Parkinson’s patients,mental and psychological diseases.Besides,many research experiments on the application of VR technology in rehabilitation medicine at the present stage are investigated.The results indicate that compared with traditional balance training,the VR-based neurological rehabilitation training method can more effectively ease the tilt degree and strengthen the trunk control ability and balance function of patients with post-stroke tilt syndrome.When the effect of traditional rehabilitation training on the gait and balance of Parkinson’s patients is not good enough,VR-based rehabilitation training can at least be used as an alternative therapy.Moreover,VR games have made great breakthroughs in promoting limb rehabilitation and brain injury rehabilitation,which is of incredible benefit to those with motor and activity disorders.It is also beneficial to the treatment and recovery of mental disorders of patients with nerve injury.Although VR still has limitations such as high cost and technical breakthrough bottleneck,it has great advantages in relieving pain,enhancing interest,and recovering patients’mental health in neurological rehabilitation training.