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Efficacy of Virtual Reality in Rehabilitation after Spinal Cord Injury

Medications may be used to manage some of the effects of spinal cord injury. The majority of recovery occurs within the first six months after injury. Any remaining loss of function present after 12 months is much more likely to become permanent.<br><br>Virtual Reality is one of the technological front runners in providing rehabilitation after spinal cord injury.<br><br>Many research and studies suggest that virtual reality based rehabilitation for SCI may lead to positive effects SCI affected individuals are at an increased risk of having depression and anxiety because of the lack of involvement of their body parts in their daily activities.<br><br>Virtual reality through its experiences and journeys helps in anxiety reduction by taking them to a computer-generated virtual place which makes them feel calm and relaxed.<br><br>Thorough lot of research has been conducted yo evaluate the efficacy of VR rehabilitation after spinal cord injury. But the Conclusion is great that it has positive effects on aerobic function, balance, pain level, and motor function recovery besides improving psychological/motivational aspects.

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Efficacy of Virtual Reality in Rehabilitation after Spinal Cord Injury

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  1. Effectiveness of Virtual Reality in Rehabilitation after Spinal Cord Injury Virtual Reality is one of the technological front runners in providing rehabilitation after spinal cord injury. by - Cognihab Anxiety Reduction & Mental Strength 1 Virtual reality through its experiences and journeys helps in anxiety reduction by taking them to a computer-generated virtual place which makes them feel calm and relaxed. 2 Personalisation Patient in a wheelchair can be demonstrated experience of a shopping mall or a busy street. The doctors may place various objects in their way, so as to make them adapt to the situation. 3 Time and Cost Saving Virtual reality through its experiences and journeys helps in anxiety reduction by taking them to a computer-generated virtual place which makes them feel calm and relaxed. Motivation Due To Gamified Tasks 4 Patient in a wheelchair can be demonstrated experience of a shopping mall or a busy street. The doctors may place various objects in their way, so as to make them adapt to the situation. 5 24/7 support VR is a handy tool which due to its portability may be with the patient at all times like early in the morning or late at night. 4 Fearlessness and Correctness 6 In Virtual reality rehabilitation, the patient performs the exercises in a safe and controlled environment. Exercise and the activities are all based on the standards set by the medical authorities Cognihab is a digital healthcare organization that uses Virtual Reality technology to fight diseases and disorders like Spinal Cord Injury, Stroke, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, PTSD, Depression, Cancer, Vision Disorders, Anxiety & Stress.

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