"Possible Advantages of Virtual Reality-Based Exercises Over Traditional Exercises? A Mini-Review"

Abstract

Over the last decade, virtual reality (VR) exercises have gained lot of interest in the field of rehabilitation therapy. Several health benefits and favorable clinical outcomes have been reported in different populations following VR-based exercise programs. VR can play a unique role in the rehabilitation of post-COVID-19 subjects based on its stress relieving and fatigue-distracting effects reported in several studies. But whether VR exercises have advantages that could be superior to traditional exercise has been a question raised by several researchers. In this context, we will briefly discuss the potential advantages of VR exercises over traditional aerobic exercises.