Abstract: Using virtual reality (VR)-based technology in motor rehabilitation for stroke patients is a new field. The researchers developed different kinds of VR-based training systems and used those existed. They found some possible variables that influenced outcome, including optic flow, different output device and feedback type that provided. The data from the stroke patients with hemiparesis in different stages demonstrated that training with VR-based training paradigms contributed in motor function and activities of daily living. Moreover, they also proved that training with VR-based training systems combined with robot and/or partial body weight-supported treadmill training was safe and effective. It also presented some evidences that supported VR-based technology in the neuroimaging studies. Overall, these studies had important clinical implications for the development of future VR training protocols.

Key words: stroke, rehabilitation, virtual reality, motor, review