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Rehab Reimagined Blogs & Research

The New Age of XR in Healthcare: How AVRwell Is Redefining Rehabilitation

The New Age of XR in Healthcare: How AVRwell Is Redefining Rehabilitation

AVRwell was founded by a team of clinicians, developers, and XR industry veterans with deep experience designing therapeutic tools for hospitals and clinics. Our mission is to create immersive content that is not only engaging, but also informed by clinical research and rooted in principles that support real recovery.

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From Patient Care to Platform Creation: Why I Left the Clinic to Build XR Tools for Rehab

From Patient Care to Platform Creation: Why I Left the Clinic to Build XR Tools for Rehab

For over a decade, I worked as a Physical Therapist—shoulder to shoulder with patients who were fighting some of the biggest battles of their lives. Stroke survivors learning to walk again. Traumatic brain injury patients working to regain balance. Individuals struggling with dizziness, double vision, or post-concussion symptoms just trying to feel “normal” again.

To this day, I remember every single one of them. Their faces. Their stories. Their breakthroughs and setbacks. I often find myself wondering how they’re doing now—hoping they’re living fuller, more independent lives. Every one of them still holds a special place in my heart.

Helping people heal became a part of my identity long before I ever stepped into a non-clinical role.

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How Remote XR Therapy Is Revolutionizing Rehabilitation Access and Outcomes

How Remote XR Therapy Is Revolutionizing Rehabilitation Access and Outcomes

There are moments in healthcare innovation when technology doesn’t just support clinical practice—it redefines it. The surge of remote Extended Reality (XR) therapy and telerehabilitation is one of those pivotal shifts. Across disciplines like stroke rehabilitation, cognitive therapy, and balance training, clinicians and researchers are witnessing a transformation in how, where, and when rehabilitation happens.

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Leveling Up in Real Life: How Gamified XR is Helping Us Heal
Wellness, Gamification, Immersive Healthcare Kristen Rivera-Valentin: CEO/Co-Founder, AVRwell Inc. Wellness, Gamification, Immersive Healthcare Kristen Rivera-Valentin: CEO/Co-Founder, AVRwell Inc.

Leveling Up in Real Life: How Gamified XR is Helping Us Heal

Let’s be honest: healing can be boring and frustrating.

Whether you're recovering from an injury, dealing with stress, or just trying to improve your wellness game, the path to feeling better often feels like grinding for XP in a game with no storyline, no rewards, and way too many loading screens (hello, waiting rooms).

But what if recovery could feel like playing your favorite game? What if you could level up your real life health stats while battling digital dragons, tracking turtles, or shooting targets in a virtual world?

Welcome to the world of gamified XR (Extended Reality), where physical and mental wellness gets a power-up, gamer-style.

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Can VR Help Patients with Alzheimer’s Disease? A Curious Dive into an Emerging Therapeutic Possibility

Can VR Help Patients with Alzheimer’s Disease? A Curious Dive into an Emerging Therapeutic Possibility

As someone deeply engaged in neurorehabilitation, I've seen firsthand how virtual reality (VR) can support brain plasticity, spark motivation, and encourage functional recovery in conditions like stroke, traumatic brain injury, and vestibular disorders. These experiences often lead me to wonder, if VR can make such a difference in these areas, could it also offer something meaningful to individuals living with Alzheimer’s Disease (AD)?

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