Rehab Reimagined Blogs & Research
The Expanding Role of Virtual Reality in Neuro Rehab: Why AVRwell is on the Right Path
In my journey as a Physical Therapist, I’ve always believed in the power of innovation, especially when it has the potential to redefine independence for our patients. Over the last five years, I've witnessed how Virtual Reality (VR) has emerged not just as a novel adjunct to care, but as a transformative tool for patients across a wide range of conditions, from vestibular disorders and neurologic impairments to chronic pain, mobility limitations, and difficulties with functional daily tasks.
From Curiosity to Clarity: How Virtual Reality Could Reshape Concussion Recovery
Coming out of the course, I found myself thinking about how I could be even more creative in treating this population. I thought… What about VR? I already knew it could help, I’ve seen firsthand how powerful it is in rehab. It motivates patients, it engages multiple systems, and it meets them where they are. But this time, I wasn’t just interested in the big-picture benefits. I wanted to dig deeper into the research. I wanted to know: what does the science actually say about VR and concussion recovery, specifically?
Harnessing Virtual Reality for Parkinson’s Disease Rehabilitation: A Game-Changer in Balance and Mobility
As a professional working with PD patients, I have personally witnessed the benefits of VR and augmented reality (AR) in improving balance and stride length. Notably, I have observed carryover effects in posture following VR-based reaching activities, particularly with overhead and cross-body reaching. These improvements align with growing research that supports VR as an engaging and effective rehabilitation tool.
AVRwell at APTA CSM 2025
The APTA CSM conference in Houston was a whirlwind. It happened February 13 through the 15th. Three days packed with back-to-back demos, insightful conversations, and some really good feedback from PTs, students, and professors, as well as industry leaders. We left feeling inspired, a little exhausted, and more excited than ever about the future of XR in rehab.