The Effect of Virtual Reality Exercises on Balance in Patients With Osteoporosis

The Effect of Virtual Reality Exercises on Balance in Patients With Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a systemic disease characterized by low bone mass and increased bone fragility and increased fracture likelihood as a result of deterioration of the bone tissue microstructure.One of the important conditions determining the fracture risk in osteoporosis patients is fall. Balance exercises are perform to reduce the risk of falling.Virtual reality games are used in balance studies in many rehabilitation areas. The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of virtual reality exercises on balance.

Osteoporosis is a systemic disease characterized by low bone mass and increased bone fragility and increased fracture likelihood as a result of deterioration of the bone tissue microstructure.One of the important conditions determining the fracture risk in osteoporosis patients is fall. Balance exercises are perform to reduce the risk of falling.Virtual reality games are used in balance studies in many rehabilitation areas. The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of virtual reality exercises on balance patients with osteoporozis.

Inclusion Criteria:

• diagnosed with primary osteoporosis

Exclusion Criteria:

• history of inflammatory rheumatic disease
• history of vestibular and cerebellar disease
• diseases affecting the central and peripheral nervous system (Parkinson's, stroke, ataxia, dementia, multiple sclerosis, peripheral neuropathy