Clinical and Physical Efficiency of Virtual Reality Games in Soccer Players With Low Back Pain

Nambi, Gopal; Abdelbasset, Walid Kamal; Elsayed, Shereen; Msc, Anju; Msc, Julie; A.Md.,

doi:10.1590/1517-8692202127062021_0034

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“…This methodology is expected to increase engagement (i.e., perceived usability, experience, immersive tendency, and presence) and provide a context for more goal-directed movements in the rehabilitation program based on the quality of the movement assessment and the game scores. This system's important feature provides real-time feedback, which encourages the player to complete the present game stage and motivates them to go to the following stages quickly [32]. Based on these results, we assume our technological solution for musculoskeletal injury rehabilitation based on VR gaming is a good tool to be used in the context of elite or amateur soccer.…”

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Virtual Reality Gaming in Rehabilitation after Musculoskeletal Injury—User Experience Pilot Study

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The purposes of this study were twofold: (1) to describe a new technological solution for the rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries based on virtual reality (VR) gaming, and (2) to analyze the variation in rated perceived exertion (RPE) and heart rate (HR) of the participants when undergoing a rehabilitation session based on different VR games. Thirty-seven participants aged 23.7 ± 7.0 years tested during five customized VR games to provide a complete rehabilitation session after a musculoskeletal injury. The results of the Friedman test indicated a statistically significant difference in RPE scale and HR across the five VR games throughout a complete rehabilitation session (χ2 (4, n = 35) = 75.59; p < 0.001 and χ2 (4, n = 35) = 27.75, p < 0.001, respectively). RPE and HR increased significantly from Game 1 to Game 2 (z = –5.16, p < 0.001), from Game 1 to Game 3 (z = –5.05, p < 0.001), from Game 1 to Game 4 (z = –4.87, p < 0.001), and from Game 1 to Game 5 (z = –3.61, p < 0.001). Moreover, the results showed a high perceived usability of the system, greater intrinsic motivation to perform the rehabilitation exercises, a high level of immersion, and a good experience in the VR gaming environment. Our study stimulates extended intervention programs following-up on this immersive virtual reality rehabilitation system to support soccer players recovering from musculoskeletal injuries.

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Virtual Reality Gaming in Rehabilitation after Musculoskeletal Injury—User Experience Pilot Study

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“…The duration of a single VR session ranged from 2 to 40 minutes, and the frequency of treatment ranged from 5 to 7 times a week; all the included studies ranged in duration from a single exercise session to 8 weeks. For the control groups, 5 (31%) studies performed conventional balance function training [ 33 , 34 , 38 - 40 ], 5 (31%) performed conventional physical therapy [ 36 , 37 , 41 , 46 , 47 ], 2 (13%) performed core training [ 43 , 44 ], and the remaining conducted treatments, including sham VR [ 32 ], conventional multimodal pain therapy [ 42 ], waiting lists [ 45 ], and standard care [ 35 ]. The intervention details are summarized in Table 2 .…”

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“…One study reported that after 1 month of intervention, patients experienced nausea and motion sickness [ 32 ], two studies reported that there were no adverse events [ 33 , 37 ], and the remaining studies did not mention adverse events. The overall dropout rate was 4.25% (17/400) in the intervention group and 3.75% (15/400) in the control group.…”

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“…Although the high heterogeneity of the primary outcome and the results of the subsequent subgroup analyses suggest that the region of CSP, VR type, and treatment duration may play a role in the heterogeneity, the results of the sensitivity analysis indicate that these differences are more likely to be caused by 6 studies [ 33 - 35 , 37 , 38 , 40 ], which included participants of different ages.…”

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Virtual Reality Therapy for the Management of Chronic Spinal Pain: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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Li,

Zhou

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Background The effectiveness of virtual reality (VR) therapy in adults with chronic spinal pain (CSP) is unclear. Objective This study was conducted to compare the effectiveness of VR therapy and other therapies in adults with CSP, especially patients with inflammation-related pain. Methods PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, Embase, and CINAHL databases were searched up to November 11, 2023. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing adults with CSP receiving VR therapy with those receiving other therapies were included. The trial registration platform as well as the reference lists of included studies and previous systematic reviews and meta-analyses were manually searched. Two independent reviewers performed study selection, data extraction, risk-of-bias assessment, and evaluation of the quality of the evidence. The weighted mean difference (WMD) was used as the effect size used to synthesize the outcome measure. Results In total, 16 RCTs involving 800 participants were included in this meta-analysis. The pooled data from 15 (94%) RCTs including 776 (97%) participants showed that VR therapy was superior in improving pain intensity (WMD=–1.63, 95% CI –2.11 to –1.16, P<.001, I2=90%) and reducing inflammatory markers, including C-reactive protein (WMD=–0.89, 95% CI –1.07 to –0.70, P<.001, I2=0%), tumor necrosis factor-alpha (WMD=–6.60, 95% CI –8.56 to –4.64, P<.001, I2=98%), and interleukin-6 (WMD=–2.76, 95% CI –2.98 to –2.53, P<.001, I2=0%). However, no significant differences were found in terms of the spinal range of motion (ROM), disability level, or fear of movement. In addition, 10 (63%) of the included RCTs had a high risk of bias. Conclusions VR therapy may be an effective and safe intervention for reducing symptoms in patients with CSP, as it is shown to exert significant analgesic effects and beneficial improvements in inflammatory factor levels. However, this approach may not have significant effects on the spinal ROM, disability level, or fear of movement. Notably, the quality of the evidence from the RCTs included in this study ranged from moderate to low. Therefore, we recommend that readers interpret the results of this study with caution. Trial Registration PROSPERO CRD42022382331; https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?RecordID=382331

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“…Using Virtual Reality games can have beneficial effects on physical recovery following injuries. Virtual Reality game training has been shown to increase clinical and sports performance compared to other training options in soccer players with chronic low back pain [61].…”

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A Narrative Review of the Link between Sport and Technology

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Background: Research on the application of technology in sports in Romania is completely lacking, and the existing studies at the international level have mainly been carried out in recent years. We considered it appropriate to highlight the best practice models of technology application in sports that can be multiplied, adapted, improved, and widely used. The paper aims to identify the use of technology and devices in sports, with an emphasis on their role in training and competitions with the aim of improving sports performance, to provide sports specialists, organizations, and authorities with a wide range of information regarding the connection between sport and technology. The results obtained regarding the application of technology in sports refer mainly to the following: techniques and technologies used in training and competition (portable localization technology and global positioning systems (GPS); Virtual Reality (VR) technology; video analysis; digital technologies integrated into sports training); aspects of sports training targeted through the use of technology (use of technology for athlete health, recovery, and injury management; use of technology for monitoring sports performance and various body indicators); training optimization and ecological dynamics and the sustainable development of sports. Conclusions: Unitary research, at a European or even global level, in a uniform theoretical and practical framework, could lead to much more efficient training with large increases in sports performance. The coaches and specialists working with the athlete determine the specificity of some elements of the training, depending on the characteristics of each athlete. Large clubs could become a factor in generating and disseminating knowledge related to training and competition monitoring, sports performance enhancement, and health, recovery, and injury management. Research directions for the use of technology in sport and the formation of connections with other fields can be extended. For example, combined technologies assisted by specialized software can be used. Creativity must be the starting point for the use and combination of existing technologies in sports and for the creation of new ones. Their creation and use involve the teamwork of athletes, coaches, and specialists from different fields, such as sports, physiology, psychology, biomechanics, informatics, etc.

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Clinical and Physical Efficiency of Virtual Reality Games in Soccer Players With Low Back Pain

Cited by 10 publications

References 32 publications

Virtual Reality Gaming in Rehabilitation after Musculoskeletal Injury—User Experience Pilot Study

Virtual Reality Gaming in Rehabilitation after Musculoskeletal Injury—User Experience Pilot Study

Virtual Reality Therapy for the Management of Chronic Spinal Pain: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

A Narrative Review of the Link between Sport and Technology

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