Abstract
This study has aimed to review the literature on the effectiveness of the use of virtual reality systems (RV) to improve the functionality of the upper limb in children with cerebral palsy.A search was made of the literature from 2005 to 2011 in the major databases. Level of scientific evidence and the grade of recommendation by the Marzo and Viana Modified Scale were evaluated.The results suggest that there are improvements in functionality of the upper limb, kinematics of reaching, quality of movement, active mobility, fine motor control and in certain basic activities of daily living.However, the methodological limitations of the studies included justify a careful reading of these results. Therefore, new research lines must be opened to compare the use of RV with specific methods of intervention of neurological physiotherapy.
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