Hemophilic Knee Arthropathy Virtual Reality

Adolescents With Hemophilic Knee Arthropathy Can Improve Their Gait Characteristics, Functional Ability, and Physical Activity Level Through Kinect-based Virtual Reality: a Randomized Clinical Trial

This study intended to examine the effect of a physical rehabilitation program incorporating Kinect-based virtual reality on gait characteristics, functional ability, and physical activity level in adolescents with hemophilic knee arthropathy.

The usage of virtual reality in clinical practice as an alternative for conventional procedures has recently sparked the interest of health professionals. Virtual reality is a type of computer technology that provides simulated sensory feedback to allow children to participate in activities and events that are comparable to those they could face in real life. It can be used therapeutically to enhance strength, range of motion, coordination, mental concentration, problem solving, decision making, balance, and gait.

Inclusion Criteria:

• moderate hemophilia
• bilateral involvement of the knee joint
• medically stable and received their factor replacement therapy
• free from contracture or congenital anomalies
• didn't have persisting, disabling pain.

Exclusion Criteria:

• recent bleeding episodes
• severe radiological abnormalities such as bone erosions, degeneration, bone ankylosis, or joint subluxation
• engagement in a regular exercise program in the past six months
• the unwillingness to stick to the training schedule