Table 2.
Summary of Training Elements and Application of Virtual Walking Studies
| Study (first author) | Dosing | Walking task specific | Level of evidencea | Commercially available |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaffe12 | 6–12 hours, 120 repsb | yes | 2 | no |
| Deutsch13 Mirelman17 | 12 hours, 200–500 reps | no | 3, 2 | no |
| You14 | 20 hours, 1320–1965 reps | no | 2 | yes |
| Fung15 | 10–15 minutes | yes | 4 | yes |
| Yang16 | 3 hours | yes | 2 | no |
| Walker18 | 4 hours | yes | 3 | no |
| Kim19 | 8 hours VR + 10.5 PTb | no | 2 | yes |
a
Oxford levels of evidence: 1 is the highest level of evidence (individual randomized controlled trial with a narrow confidence interval or systematic review with homogeneity of randomized controlled trial), and 5 is the lowest (expert opinion) level of evidence.
b
Reps, repetition. PT, physical therapy