Effectiveness of VR Intervention Coupled with Treadmill Training on Gait Function for Stroke Patients: A Systematic Review.
Background: Current gait rehabilitation strategies for stroke survivors have limitations. Virtual reality-integrated treadmill training shows promise by enhancing neuroplasticity and motor learning, but its comparative efficacy remains unclear. Objectives: This review evaluates the effectiveness of...
| Publicado en: | NeuroRehabilitation Vol. 57; no. 1; pp. 3 - 14 |
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| Formato: | research systematic review tables/charts Journal Article |
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Sage Publications Inc.
Aug2025
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