Virtual reality offers benefits for Parkinson's disease patients
Tuesday, April 9, 2019 - 16:00
in Health & Medicine
Researchers are reporting early success with a new tool to help people with Parkinson's disease improve their balance and potentially decrease falls with high-tech help: virtual reality. After practicing with a virtual reality system for six weeks, people with Parkinson's disease demonstrated improved obstacle negotiation and balance along with more confidence navigating around obstacles in their path.