Virtual Reality and Robotics in Inflammatory Myopathy Rehabilitation

Non-immersive virtual reality-based robot-assisted intervention includes balance and coordination training, muscle strengthening exercises as well as cognitive stimulation activities on an interactive treadmill, stabilometric platform and robot-assisted upper limb rehabilitation device. In addition, the experimental group takes part in group sessions featuring active and isometric exercises or motor coordination training.

Participants receive standard physical therapy, which includes individual sessions focused on muscle strengthening, balance training, stretching, suspension therapy, and treadmill exercises. In addition, they take part in group sessions featuring active, isometric exercises or motor coordination training.