As technological breakthroughs and capacities increase, so does the capability of gadgets and portable devices to aid in the prevention of strokes and the management of stroke patients’ care. Here are some things you should know about strokes and how to handle them with technology:
How does stroke occur?
The disorder is characterized as a form of disease that injures the arteries, according to the American Stroke Association. It happens when a blood vessel leading to and within the brain ruptures or becomes clogged, preventing oxygen and nutrients from reaching the brain. Brain cells are killed as a result of the clot or rupture.
The importance of technology
With many technological improvements assisting various medical sectors, it’s no wonder that stroke management is benefiting from them as well. In addition to recognizing and determining the symptoms of this condition, both information technology and mobile health applications are useful tools for resolving the issues that arise in this industry.
Virtual Reality
VR is the current must-have technology tool for gaming, training, or simply immersing oneself in a new and virtual environment. This technology is becoming more and more accessible to the average person, from Google Cardboard to Oculus Rift. Anyone can now put on a headset and be transported to a world in which they have complete control and no repercussions.
Virtual reality isn’t just for games. It has been demonstrated to be beneficial in a range of situations, ranging from military training to the treatment of anxiety disorders and phobias to its ability to operate as an art form. Another area where virtual reality has a lot of promise is stroke healing.
What comes to mind when you think about traditional rehabilitation? It’s tedious! It’s repetitious by nature, and over time, the repetitions sap patients’ motivation. Furthermore, it necessitates (at least!) one therapist working 1:1 with the patient, raising the demand for resources and, as a result, the healthcare system’s expenditures. Furthermore, it lacks objective data as well as the capacity to track the portion of therapy that patients perform at home.
Researchers are looking for new ways to improve motor therapy and make it more entertaining and successful. By merging rehabilitation tactics in an innovative and low-cost approach, Virtual Reality (VR) has lately emerged as a valid supplement to conventional therapy. VR-based therapy can be engaging and motivational, as well as providing a pleasant learning experience.
Following a stroke, VR-mediated therapy has also resulted in considerable gains in gait rehabilitation. Treadmill training systems are widely used in VR treatments to retrain gait, either with a display or a head-mounted gadget to construct an immersive environment. To track development in the patients’ kinematics, movement dynamics, and muscle activation, supplementary biosensors such as Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs), force sensors, and EMG sensors are used. The ability to visualize these metrics in real time allows clinicians to provide clients with real – time updates on the performance and quality of activities patients complete, understand, interpret and remedy any errors.
Stroke Rehabilitation using VR is the Future
Virtual reality is here to stay, and its medical applications are likely only scratching the surface. It has a significant impact on people who have had strokes. Stroke survivors are taking advantage of how virtual reality allows them to practice critical routine activities, form new brain connections, and gain confidence. With more stroke patients adopting VR to retrain their limbs, the future of VR in stroke recovery appears brighter.
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