Effectiveness of the Virtual Reality System Toyra on Upper Limb Function in People with Tetraplegia: A Pilot Randomized Clinical Trial

This study explores how virtual reality (VR) can help people with tetraplegia improve the use of their arms. Participants used a VR system called Toyra, which simulates real-world activities. The VR group received the Toyra VR system in addition to conventional therapy. The control group only received conventional therapy. The study measured arm function and satisfaction with the VR system. The study found that VR, when added to standard therapy, showed similar results in improving arm function compared to standard therapy alone. Patients using the VR system reported high satisfaction.

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  Virtual reality added to conventional therapy produces similar results in upper limb function compared to only conventional therapy.
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  The gaming aspects incorporated in conventional rehabilitation appear to produce high motivation during execution of the assigned tasks.
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  All patients showed a high level of satisfaction with the virtual reality system.