Ehancing Pediatric Rehabilitation Through Virtual Reality: A Physiotherapeutic Approach

Over the past ten years, the use of computer-generated virtual environments (VR) has seen notable growth within the healthcare sector, especially in areas related to diagnosis and therapeutic interventions. These VR technologies have been widely adopted in domains Virtual Reality (VR) has emerged as a transformative tool in medical rehabilitation, offering immersive, engaging, and customisable therapeutic experiences. In paediatric rehabilitation, VR holds particular promise, addressing challenges related to motivation, adherence, and adaptability of traditional therapies. This paper explores the current landscape, benefits, and limitations of VR in paediatric rehabilitation and identifies key areas for future research and clinical integration,such as physical therapy, rehabilitation, clinical research, and patient evaluation. This narrative review aims to deliver a thorough summary of the existing literature on the integration of VR in the field of physical therapy. The main goal of this review is to inform healthcare professionals about the wide-ranging applications of VR and its potential benefits in addressing various health conditions and patient needs during rehabilitative care.