Virtual Reality Rehabilitation System
What you need to know
The Virtual Reality Rehabilitation System (VRRS) by Khymeia is a device designed exclusively for rehabilitation and tele-rehabilitation. The VRRS unit is a hub from which a variety of USB peripherals can be connected. These peripherals utilise magnetic kinematic acquisition sensors which allow for precise temporal and kinematic data acquisition. A full array of peripherals can be observed here.
It may be accessed remotely by a treating professional in order to organise and select appropriate exercises for a patient who is rehabilitating at home. This is done through a programmed "virtual assistant". The virtual assistant may also assist patients in completing their exercises correctly by prompting and demonstrating exercises in the screen of the VRRS hub unit.
Intended Patient Population
Khymeia does not specify particular conditions as being ideal to rehabilitate with VRRS. Rather, the VRRS hub unit has stored "rehabilitation modules" that allow it to access validated exercises for a wide variety of diseases and conditions. Examples of these modules include:
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Neurological: Motor; cognitive; speech therapy; balance; hand, fingers and wrist; cervical; immersive virtual reality; occupational therapy; muscle synergies
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Orthopaedic: Ankle; knee; pelvis; hip; hand; fingers; wrist; elbow; shoulder; back; cervical
Little evidence exists for the use of the VRRS with neurological populations, with the only high quality evidence being in stroke patients.
Evidence
Stroke
Kiper et al., 2018
RCT PEDro: 9/10 (unofficial)
Technology: Reinforced feedback in virtual environment using VRRS
Deficits Targeted: Upper limb function
Kiper, Agostini, Luque-Moreno, Tonin, & Turolla., 2014
RCT PEDro: 5/10
Technology: Reinforced feedback in virtual environment using VRRS
Deficits Targeted: Upper limb function
Piron et al., 2010
RCT PEDro: 8/10
Technology: Reinforced feedback in virtual environment using VRRS
Deficits Targeted: Upper limb function
Interested?
No price is available for the VRRS on the Khymeia website. It would be best to contact Khymeia directly for pricing and availability of the product for your particular location.
