Living with Parkinson's disease often means facing challenges with balance and moving around safely. New data suggests that virtual reality training (VRT) could offer a helpful tool for managing these physical hurdles.
Researchers looked at data from 1,110 people with Parkinson's. They found that virtual reality training significantly improved functional mobility and balance confidence. These improvements were clear enough to be meaningful in daily life. However, the findings for overall motor function were less clear. The data suggests that for some improvements to occur, patients might need high-frequency training, such as at least four sessions per week.
It is important to note that the data for patients aged 70 and older comes from a small number of studies. Because of this, the results for that specific age group might not be perfectly predictable. For the best results in mobility, the data suggests sessions lasting 21 to 40 minutes, performed 4 to 7 times a week for 6 to 8 weeks.
