Effectiveness of Immersive Virtual Reality in Functional Rehabilitation in Older People With Knee Arthroplasty

Effectiveness of Immersive Virtual Reality in Functional Rehabilitation in Older People With Knee Arthroplasty

The number of knee arthroplasties performed each year is constantly increasing. Although the outcome is generally favourable, 10-20% do not achieve a satisfactory clinical result. This study evaluates the effectiveness of immersive virtual reality rehabilitation in older people who have undergone knee arthroplasty surgery. The 6 Meter Walking Test is used to determine the improvement of patients after the procedure.

Inclusion Criteria:

• people who are admitted to one of the two chosen residences on the Costa del Sol who have had, or will have, a total knee arthroplasty recently.
• People between 60-75, who want to receive rehabilitation treatment.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients who refuse to participate or who suffer serious post-operative complications.
• patients with neurological or cognitive impairment that could interfere with the performance of the rehabilitative treatment will be excluded.
• Those with any severe cardiovascular or pulmonary disease that would prevent them from exercising and also those who are not allowed physical activity for any reason.
• Those with poor visual acuity who are unable to see the visual characteristics of the screen.
• Patients with severe contralateral knee osteoarthritis (>5/10 pain when climbing stairs) or other orthopaedic conditions that limited function and required an alternative simultaneous operation, e.g. severe lumbar spinal stenosis, severe OA of the hip or ankle...
• Those who are scheduled for other lower limb surgery in the next 6 months.