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Virtual reality rehabilitation: early feasibility findings
MS Society UK · published 2026-08-21 · approved by our editors 9/7/2026
A study involving 19 people with MS tested virtual reality games for arm and hand rehabilitation. Participants generally found the sessions enjoyable and workable. The small study assessed feasibility and safety; larger studies are needed to establish benefits for arm and hand function.
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Eleven participants received the virtual reality sessions and the comparison group continued usual care. This early study does not establish a routine treatment recommendation.
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