Exploring a Software Framework for Posture Tracking and Haptic Feedback Control: A Virtual Reality-Based Approach for...

Area of Science:

• Healthcare Technology
• Rehabilitation Medicine
• Virtual Reality Applications

Background:

• Conventional physiotherapy for upper limb lesions is often tedious and lacks patient engagement.
• Current methods present challenges in tracking recovery progress effectively.
• Virtual reality (VR) offers a potential solution to improve engagement and data collection in rehabilitation.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop and validate a posture control system using the Oculus Quest 2 for physiotherapy.
• To assess the potential of VR as a tool to enhance patient rehabilitation quality and efficiency.
• To provide valuable data and support for healthcare professionals in physiotherapy.

Main Methods:

• Development of a posture control system utilizing the Oculus Quest 2 VR device.
• Integration of the VR system into specific therapeutic exercises for upper limb rehabilitation.
• Evaluation of the system's performance and effectiveness through testing and user feedback.

Main Results:

• The VR solution demonstrated a notable impact on exercise performance.
• Real-time feedback and posture correction instructions enhanced patient involvement.
• The study highlighted the feasibility of VR for physiotherapeutically adapted solutions.

Conclusions:

• VR technology, specifically the Oculus Quest 2 system, shows significant potential for improving physiotherapy practices.
• The proposed framework contributes to advancing VR-based rehabilitation.
• Integrating immersive technologies can empower healthcare professionals and enhance patient recovery outcomes.