Rehab Reimagined Blogs & Research

Rehab Reimagined Blogs & Research

The Expanding Role of Virtual Reality in Neuro Rehab: Why AVRwell is on the Right Path
Vestibular Rehab, Neurologic Rehabilitaiton, XR, VR, MR, AR, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Oculomotor Training, Vision Therapy Emily Daviss PT, DPT Vestibular Rehab, Neurologic Rehabilitaiton, XR, VR, MR, AR, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Oculomotor Training, Vision Therapy Emily Daviss PT, DPT

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.

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From Curiosity to Clarity: How Virtual Reality Could Reshape Concussion Recovery
Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Concussion, mTBI, Treatment, XR, VR, AR, MR Emily Daviss PT, DPT Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Concussion, mTBI, Treatment, XR, VR, AR, MR Emily Daviss PT, DPT

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?

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