Background: The evolution of technology has continuously redefined the landscape of rehabilitation medicine. Researchers have long incorporated virtual reality (VR) as a promising intervention, providing immersive therapeutic environments for patients. The emergence of the metaverse has recently further expanded the potential applications of VR to augment the possibilities in rehabilitation. Rehabilitation is a crucial aspect of healthcare, and technological advancements have allowed new approaches to aid in this process. One such approach is the metaverse, a virtual world where users can interact with each other and their surroundings in a simulated environment. This comprehensive review aimed to analyze the scientific evidence using the term “metaverse” in rehabilitation and its potential patient benefits. Methods: We conducted a comprehensive literature search from the inception to September 2024 in PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Cochrane Database to identify studies investigating the term “metaverse” and its role in rehabilitation. We then assessed these studies based on their methodology, patient population, technology used, and therapeutic outcomes. Results: Out of 81 articles, 55 remained after removing duplicates. After screening the title, abstract, and full text, we included five articles. Conclusions: Results from these studies suggested potential benefits in various rehabilitative areas, such as cerebral palsy, intellectual disabilities, pain management, and physical performance improvement among the elderly. The metaverse presents promising avenues for enhancing rehabilitation outcomes. While VR’s effectiveness is well established, the metaverse, being a newer concept, necessitates further studies for a more comprehensive understanding.

Background: Given the prevalence of scoliosis, it is essential for residents in Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine to develop proficiency in evaluating spinal radiographs, particularly in measuring the Cobb angle. This education and training study aimed to define the minimum educational requirements for residents to achieve competency in Cobb angle measurement with acceptable inter- and intra-operator variability, as reported in the literature. Methods: In this ethics-approved study, Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine residents measured Cobb angles and the Risser index using specialized software on 30 different spinal X-rays, with oversight to ensure consistency and eliminate bias. Results: The data revealed that 44.4% of residents achieved the target accuracy for primary Cobb angles (<3.6°), but only 11.1% did so for secondary curves. For intra-operator error, 88.9% of residents met the target for primary curves, but only 11.1% achieved the target for secondary curves. The Risser index showed minimal deviation across all participants. Conclusions: These findings highlight that mastering Cobb angle measurement is challenging and generally requires more than 20 different measurements for inter-operator reliability and over 30 repetitions for intra-operator reliability, particularly when secondary curves are included.