Abstract
Technologies of all kinds have appeared recently in the world of rehabilitation. Playful and interactive, virtual reality devices would allow the user to live experiences close to reality (performing tasks in real time, anticipating or reacting to objects or events) at a lower cost as well as in a much easier and safe way. The objective of this preliminary study is to present the short-term results of an immersive virtual reality rehabilitation protocol on pain and functional in patients with shoulder musculoskeletal disorders. Four patients took part in a 12-week virtual reality rehabilitation protocol, with 2 sessions per week. Positive effects on pain and functionality (decrease from 47 to 64% in the DASH questionnaire score) have been reported at the end of the treatment. Concerning muscle strength and activity, an improvement in the maximum isometric force developed as well as a decrease in the upper trapezius/lower trapezius and upper trapezius/serratus anterior ratios were observed. Future studies will confirm (or invalidate) the value of this type of rehabilitation compared to «classical» treatment methods.
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