Robotics and Virtual Reality for Rehabilitation
A special issue of Bioengineering (ISSN 2306-5354). This special issue belongs to the section "Biomedical Engineering and Biomaterials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2025 | Viewed by 133
Special Issue Editor
Interests: musculoskeletal pain; physical therapy; statistical analysis; ultrasound imaging; myofascial pain syndrome; low back pain
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Dear Colleagues,
Neurological pathologies are increasingly frequent and prevalent worldwide, directly affecting the quality of life of individuals and their environment. These types of patients present motor and sensory dysfunctions, altering their functionality. They may also present musculoskeletal disorders and pain. For its evaluation and treatment, new technologies are increasingly being used since they have numerous advantages. These treatment tools allow for generating a greater number of repetitions, increasing the treatment dose. They also generate an environment similar to the real one and provide the patient with both consistent biofeedback and support that can be adapted to functional training. All of this creates a motivating environment for the patient which allows for greater adherence to the treatment. Although its use is increasing, it is necessary to optimize specific treatment protocols as well as determine what type of tools and interventions are necessary for each pathology. For this reason, the objective of this Special Issue is to compile all those high-quality reviews and studies that evaluate the latest advances in the use of technology for treatment or evaluation in neurorehabilitation.
Dr. Marcos José Navarro-Santana
Guest Editor
Dr. Elena Sánchez-Jiménez
Guest Editor Assistant
Email: elena.sanchez@ucavila.es
Faculty of Health Sciences, Catholic University of Ávila, Avila, Spain
Interests: manipulation; physical therapy; musculoskeletal disorders; postural balance
Dr. Celia García-Macías
Guest Editor Assistant
Email: celia.garcia@ucavila.es
Faculty of Health Sciences, Catholic University of Ávila, Avila, Spain
Interests: physical therapy; musculoskeletal disorders
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Keywords
- rehabilitation technology
- wearable robotics
- telerehabilitation
- virtual reality
- artificial intelligence
- personalized therapy
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