A scoping review on the role of virtual walking intervention in enhancing wellness DOI Creative Commons
Yushen Dai, Jiaying Li, Yan Li

et al.

npj Digital Medicine, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 8(1)

Published: April 23, 2025

Virtual walking has the potential to be an adjunct traditional physical therapy. This scoping review aims synthesize evidence on characteristics, effectiveness, feasibility, and neurological mechanism of virtual interventions health-related outcomes. Articles in English were retrieved from twelve databases (January 2014-October 2024). Thirteen interventional studies included, focusing three types walking: passive observing moving (71.4%), arm swing locomotion (21.5%), foot tracking (7.1%). Most (84.6%) involved individuals with spinal cord injuries, while remaining focused lower back pain (7.7%) limb (7.7%). Over 70% lasted 11-20 min, 1-5 weekly sessions for 10-14 days. Statistically significant findings included reduction (84.6%), improved function (mobility muscle strength), reduced depression. Mild adverse effects (fatigue dizziness) transient. Neurological indicates somatosensory cortex activation during walking, possibly linked neuropathic pain.

Language: Английский

A scoping review on the role of virtual walking intervention in enhancing wellness DOI Creative Commons
Yushen Dai, Jiaying Li, Yan Li

et al.

npj Digital Medicine, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 8(1)

Published: April 23, 2025

Virtual walking has the potential to be an adjunct traditional physical therapy. This scoping review aims synthesize evidence on characteristics, effectiveness, feasibility, and neurological mechanism of virtual interventions health-related outcomes. Articles in English were retrieved from twelve databases (January 2014-October 2024). Thirteen interventional studies included, focusing three types walking: passive observing moving (71.4%), arm swing locomotion (21.5%), foot tracking (7.1%). Most (84.6%) involved individuals with spinal cord injuries, while remaining focused lower back pain (7.7%) limb (7.7%). Over 70% lasted 11-20 min, 1-5 weekly sessions for 10-14 days. Statistically significant findings included reduction (84.6%), improved function (mobility muscle strength), reduced depression. Mild adverse effects (fatigue dizziness) transient. Neurological indicates somatosensory cortex activation during walking, possibly linked neuropathic pain.

Language: Английский

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