Potential Use of Immersive Virtual Reality for Upper Extremity Rehabilitation: Commercially Available Games

IVR games, particularly Fruit Ninja and Beat Saber, show promise for upper extremity rehabilitation by promoting motor and cardiovascular engagement. Age- and gender-related differences should inform individualized therapeutic applications. Future studies should explore these games in clinical populations.

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Games for Health Journal
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2026-02-17
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https://doi.org/10.1177/2161783x251414693
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Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
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Potential Use of Immersive Virtual Reality for Upper Extremity Rehabilitation: Commercially Available Games

Bruna de Souza da Silva, Yuping Chen, Halley Riley
Games for Health Journal
Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
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Potential Use of Immersive Virtual Reality for Upper Extremity Rehabilitation: Commercially Available Games

Bruna de Souza da Silva, Yuping Chen, Halley Riley
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Abstract

IVR games, particularly Fruit Ninja and Beat Saber, show promise for upper extremity rehabilitation by promoting motor and cardiovascular engagement. Age- and gender-related differences should inform individualized therapeutic applications. Future studies should explore these games in clinical populations.

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Georgia State University (US)
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Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
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Potential Use of Immersive Virtual Reality for Upper Extremity Rehabilitation: Commercially Available Games — Bruna de Souza da Silva, Yuping Chen, et al. · Games for Health Journal (2026) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS