Virtual reality training improves balance function

Virtual reality (VR) is a technology that creates a simulated, three-dimensional world using computers. It provides users with visual, auditory, and haptic feedback, allowing them to interact with the virtual environment. VR training is increasingly used in rehabilitation to address balance problems. VR training can activate specific areas of the brain, such as the prefrontal and parietal cortices, along with motor networks. This activation may aid in the reconstruction of neurons in the cerebral cortex, potentially improving neurological function in patients with conditions like spinal cord injury and cerebral palsy. By activating the cerebral cortex, VR training can improve a patient's spatial orientation and balance control, leading to increased motor function. This approach offers a promising avenue for enhancing rehabilitation outcomes for individuals with neurological impairments.

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  Virtual reality training activates the prefrontal, parietal cortical areas and other motor cortical networks, potentially aiding in the reconstruction of neurons in the cerebral cortex.
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  Clinical studies suggest that virtual reality training can improve neurological function in patients with spinal cord injury, cerebral palsy, and other neurological impairments.
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  Virtual reality training can activate the cerebral cortex and improve spatial orientation capacity, thus facilitating cortical control of balance and increasing motion function.