Using CAVE in physical rehabilitation exercises for rheumatoid arthritis

Abstract

Rheumatoid Arthritis is a chronic disease that leads to swelling and inflammation of the joints and even spread to surrounding tissues and blood vessels. Physical therapy has been used successfully to slow the effects of this degenerative disease. Patients, however, do not want to do these exercises due to the fact they are boring and repetitive. In this paper, we introduce the first steps in creating a virtual environment using a CAVE System for the physical therapy sessions where the user will be engaged and motived to complete the exercises prescribed by his or her doctor.