Table 1 Comparison of VR technologies to traditional methods for orthopedic use
Feature | Traditional rehab methods | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Tracking precision | High-resolution joint and fine motor tracking, upper limb rehabilitation | Room-scale and gross motor tracking, less precise, lower limb rehabilitation | Manual observation, goniometry |
Clinical utility | Early detection of compensatory movements | Simulated ADLs, functional movement assessments | Standardized, but lacks real-time task adaptation |
Applications | Joint motion analysis, proprioception training | Gait mechanics, balance training for gait, and ADL assessment | Physical therapy |
Limitations | Require external sensors, expensive, sensor occlusion, patient compliance issues | Lacks fine motor tracking, limited haptic feedback, lacks precision for upper limb rehabilitation | Limited data tracking |