Effectiveness of Virtual Reality Therapy in Improving Balance in Stroke Patient: A Case Report

Abstract

Stroke affects approximately 15 million people worldwide every year and among those, between 55% and 75% of these survivors continue with motor deficits and reduce quality of life following the event. Balance impairment is a common consequence of a stroke, which can significantly hinder individual’s participation in daily activities, social interactions, and leisure pursuits and their ability to return to work. Rehabilitation is vital for minimizing post-stroke sequelae and facilitating the recovery of patients. Virtual reality is that allows users to interact with a multisensory simulated environment and receive real-time feedback on performance. In this case report we presented a 50-year-old patient diagnosed as stroke had left hemiparesis and having difficulty in maintaining balance and walking and enrolled in physical rehabilitation for 6 weeks in that we incorporated virtual reality therapy to improve balance and quality of life. Where he had positive results and recovered well. Keywords: Stroke, Balance impairment, Virtual Reality therapy, Physical rehabilitation