Call for papers - Virtual reality: training and rehabilitation

Guest Editor

Jie Hao, DPT, Southeast Colorado Hospital, USA

Submission Status: Open | Submission Deadline: 7 January 2026

BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation is calling for submissions to our Collection on Virtual reality: training and rehabilitation. We aim to gather studies that explore the impact of virtual reality (VR) on motor recovery, neuromuscular rehabilitation, and physical therapy practices. By showcasing innovative research, we hope to contribute to the development of effective strategies that enhance rehabilitation outcomes and improve the quality of training.

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Meet the Guest Editor

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Jie Hao, DPT, Southeast Colorado Hospital, USA

Jie Hao earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, USA (2022). He is a board-certified clinical specialist in Geriatric Physical Therapy by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (2024) and is currently affiliated with Southeast Colorado Hospital, USA. With expertise in rehabilitation science, Dr Hao’s research interests include virtual reality, digital health, biomechanics, innovative technologies, and evidence-based practice. His research contributions are inclusive and impactful across diverse patient populations. His long-term goal is to optimize technology and maximize its impact on health and rehabilitation outcomes.

About the Collection

BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation is calling for submissions to our Collection on Virtual reality: training and rehabilitation.

The integration of virtual reality (VR) technology into training and rehabilitation practices represents a transformative shift in the field of sports science and rehabilitation. VR offers immersive, interactive environments that can enhance the learning and recovery processes for individuals recovering from injuries. Recent studies have demonstrated the efficacy of VR in promoting motor recovery and enhancing physical therapy interventions. The use of augmented feedback and wearable sensors within VR environments allows for real-time monitoring of patient progress, fostering individualized treatment plans that cater to specific recovery needs.

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

Neuromuscular rehabilitation through VR
Augmented feedback in physical therapy
Post-injury rehabilitation

This Collection seeks to explore the various applications of VR in training and rehabilitation settings, focusing on its potential to improve outcomes in post-injury rehabilitation.

All manuscripts submitted to this journal, including those submitted to collections and special issues, are assessed in line with our editorial policies and the journal’s peer review process. Reviewers and editors are required to declare competing interests and can be excluded from the peer review process if a competing interest exists.

There are currently no articles in this collection.

Submission Guidelines

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This Collection welcomes submission of original Research Articles. Should you wish to submit a different article type, please read our submission guidelines to confirm that type is accepted by the journal. Articles for this Collection should be submitted via our submission system, Snapp. During the submission process you will be asked whether you are submitting to a Collection, please select "Virtual reality: training and rehabilitation" from the dropdown menu.

All manuscripts submitted to this journal, including those submitted to collections and special issues, are assessed in line with our editorial policies and the journal’s peer review process. Reviewers and editors are required to declare competing interests and can be excluded from the peer review process if a competing interest exists.