Abstract
BACKGROUND: Virtual walking may complement traditional physical therapy for people with mobility impairments. This scoping review examines the characteristics, effectiveness, feasibility, and neurological mechanisms of virtual walking interventions for health-related outcomes. METHODS: English-language studies from twelve databases (2014-2024) were reviewed. RESULTS: Thirteen studies addressed three forms of virtual walking: passive observation, arm swing, and foot tracking. Significant outcomes included reduced pain, improved mobility and muscle strength, and decreased depression. CONCLUSIONS: Further research should clarify neurological mechanisms and verify psychosocial benefits through randomized trials.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1810-1811 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| Journal | Studies in Health Technology and Informatics |
| Volume | 329 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 7 Aug 2025 |
Keywords
- Locomotion
- Neurological mechanism
- Virtual reality
- Virtual walking
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biomedical Engineering
- Health Informatics
- Health Information Management
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