Effects of virtual reality exercise on pain, joint motion, and quality of life in patients with frozen shoulder: a randomized controlled study

BACKGROUND: Restriction of shoulder movements in frozen shoulder may negatively affect individual's daily living activities. The effect of the virtual reality (VR)-based exercise program, which is an innovative application and has been used in the field of physiotherapy in recent years, is unknown on patients diagnosed with frozen shoulder. OBJECTIVE: This study was conducted to determine the effects of a VR-based exercise program provided to patients with frozen shoulder on their pain, joint motion, and quality of life. METHODS: = 18). The data were collected using the VisualAnalog Scale, the Shoulder Pain and Disability Index, and the ShortForm - 36 health Scale. RESULTS: = .048). CONCLUSION: VR-based exercise was an effective method for reducing the pain levels and improving the mental health of patients diagnosed with frozen shoulder.