Digital Rehabilitation Technologies: Advancing Neurorehabilitation with Virtual Reality
A special issue of Healthcare (ISSN 2227-9032).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2025 | Viewed by 137
Special Issue Editors
Interests: virtual reality; exergaming; rehabilitation; physiotherapy; physical activity
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Dear Colleagues,
Virtual reality (VR) has emerged as a groundbreaking tool in rehabilitation, offering immersive, interactive environments that enhance therapeutic outcomes. By bridging the gap between traditional methods and innovative technologies, VR not only engages patients but also enables precise and individualized interventions. Despite its promising applications, the mechanisms driving VR's effectiveness—spanning neurophysiological changes, motor recovery, and psychological well-being—remain underexplored. This Special Issue seeks to address these gaps, fostering a deeper understanding of VR's transformative potential in rehabilitation.
This Special Issue aims to explore the multidimensional impact of VR-based rehabilitation on both somatic and psychological health. Aligning with Healthcare's mission to disseminate cutting-edge research in medical and health sciences, this topic underscores the importance of advancing innovative, evidence-based approaches that improve patient outcomes and overall well-being.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but not limited to) the following:
- Impact of VR-driven neurophysiological mechanisms on health outcomes.
- Efficacy of VR-based therapies for motor recovery and functional restoration.
- Psychological benefits of VR, such as alleviating anxiety, depression, and stress in rehabilitation settings.
- Validation of VR technologies for effective use in rehabilitation tailored to specific patient populations.
- Implementation challenges of VR to enhance patient care and healthcare delivery.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Sebastian Rutkowski
Dr. Witold Pawełczyk
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- virtual rehabilitation
- immersive therapy
- virtual reality exposure therapy
- motor recovery
- pain modulation
- cognitive rehabilitation
- VR-based therapeutic interventions
- VR
- patient engagement technologies
- cybersickness
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