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The present study attempts a comprehensive review of contemporary bibliography and articles on the effects of using virtual reality in physiotherapy in a variety of diseases and disorders, such as cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, stroke, chronic phantom pain, etc. Virtual reality is a modern method, capable of being used by many professionals in many disciplines, as it is a pleasant treatment that allows patients to interact with each other working with a virtual environment, while performing a specific set of exercises, motivating them to do more repetitions of greater intensity. Among other things discussed were the types of virtual reality, the advantages and disadvantages, as well as the mechanism of its operation. In conclusion, it is a promising ntervention, which, however, requires more extensive research in multiple environments.