Virtual Reality in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis

Effectiveness of Virtual Reality in Patients With Symptomatic Knee Osteoarthritis

One of the main challenges facing the therapist in the treatment of adhesive capsulitis is to motivate the patient throughout conventional therapy. As noted in a recent review, individuals are more interested in leisure activities rather than performing repetitive tasks during therapy. Virtual reality (VR) is a three-dimensional computer-aided programme built with a system that creates virtual reality movements and generates a high amount of visual and sensory feedback during exercise. As a result, virtual reality (VR) has been used in many medical indications and has been shown to promote adherence to treatment by increasing patient motivation.

Different VR systems have been shown to be effective in individuals with kinesiophobia as well as stroke patients. Virtual reality guided exercise is a proven method already used in stroke, Parkinson's, cerebral palsy rehabilitation, vestibular rehabilitation and orthopaedic rehabilitation. However, there is limited data on its effectiveness in patients with adhesive capsulitis. This randomized controlled study will contribute to the literature by investigating the effects of VR based exercises in individuals with AC

Inclusion Criteria:

• Diagnosis of chronic (>3 months) knee osteoarthritis between the ages of 40-85
• Kellgren and Lawrence Score ≥ 2 on knee radiograph
• Visual Analogue scale result VAS 4-8

Exclusion Criteria:

• Orthopedic surgery performed on the lower extremity
• Cognitive dysfunction (Mini Mental Test Score <23)
• Having received any treatment for knee osteoarthritis in the last 6 months
• Following any ongoing exercise program (tai chi, pilates, yoga, fitness)
• History of ligament and ligament injury around the knee