Measuring Changes in Cortical Processes during VR-aided Physical Exercise - an EEG-based Approach

• Published in: 2024 46th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBC) Vol. 2024; pp. 1 - 5
• Main Authors: O'Keeffe, Rory, Mehta, Neha, Shahar, Yair, Mehrdad, Sarmad, Lubetzky, Anat, Atashzar, S. Farokh
• Format: Conference Proceeding Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States IEEE 01.07.2024
• Subjects: Adult; Biomarkers; Biometrics; Cerebral Cortex - physiology; Electroencephalography; Electroencephalography - methods; Engineering in medicine and biology; Exercise - physiology; Female; Games; Humans; Male; Medical treatment; Performance evaluation; Virtual Reality; Young Adult

The application of virtual reality (VR) technologies during physical therapy is gaining popularity due to enhanced outcomes and increased patient engagement. However, the neurological mechanisms responsible for the observed advantages of VR devices in clinical rehabilitation are poorly understood. I...