Method of multisensory immersive therapy using virtual reality (VR) to support shoulder joint rehabilitation

Abstract

The subject of the application is a method for supporting shoulder joint rehabilitation using a multisensory virtual reality (VR) environment. The method involves synchronizing visual and auditory stimuli generated in the VR environment with manual physiotherapy performed by a therapist. During therapy, the patient participates in an immersive visual environment, performing movement exercises and tasks involving the healthy limb, while the therapist conducts parallel interventions on the affected limb. The solution utilizes the mechanism of attentional distraction and the phenomenon of brain neuroplasticity to reduce pain perception, increase range of motion, and improve rehabilitation effectiveness.