Using virtual reality to advance the understanding and rehabilitation of gait impairments in Parkinson's disease

Kaylena A. Ehgoetz Martens; James M. Shine; Simon J. G. Lewis

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-48980-3_25

Using virtual reality to advance the understanding and rehabilitation of gait impairments in Parkinson's disease

Kaylena A. Ehgoetz Martens^*, James M. Shine, Simon J. G. Lewis

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Abstract

Virtual reality (VR) provides a unique platform to study the complex interactions between an individual's movement and their environment. Although this innovative technology has not yet been widely used in Parkinson's disease (PD) research, it has tremendous potential to advance both our understanding and treatment of gait impairments. In this chapter, we will first outline the variety of virtual reality systems available and contrast the associated advantages and disadvantages that warrant consideration for using virtual reality in experimental and/or therapeutic settings. We will then discuss the utility of VR in the scientific exploration of mechanisms that underlie gait impairments in PD. Finally, we will examine the effectiveness of using VR in a therapeutic setting based on the current research, and provide future directions for therapeutic interventions for gait in PD utilizing virtual reality.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Locomotion and posture in older adults
Subtitle of host publication	the role of aging and movement disorders
Editors	Fabio Augusto Barbieri, Rodrigo Vitório
Place of Publication	Cham
Publisher	Springer, Springer Nature
Pages	397-416
Number of pages	20
ISBN (Electronic)	9783319489803
ISBN (Print)	9783319489797
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-48980-3_25
Publication status	Published - 7 Feb 2017
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Cognition
Freezing of gait
Gait
Parkinson's disease
Rehabilitation
Sensorimotor
Virtual reality

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Martens, K. A. E., Shine, J. M., & Lewis, S. J. G. (2017). Using virtual reality to advance the understanding and rehabilitation of gait impairments in Parkinson's disease. In F. A. Barbieri, & R. Vitório (Eds.), Locomotion and posture in older adults: the role of aging and movement disorders (pp. 397-416). Springer, Springer Nature. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-48980-3_25

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Using virtual reality to advance the understanding and rehabilitation of gait impairments in Parkinson's disease. / Martens, Kaylena A. Ehgoetz; Shine, James M.; Lewis, Simon J. G.
Locomotion and posture in older adults: the role of aging and movement disorders. ed. / Fabio Augusto Barbieri; Rodrigo Vitório. Cham: Springer, Springer Nature, 2017. p. 397-416.

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