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Why XR Will Become a Standard of Care in the Next 10 Years
In rehabilitation, we are entering a new phase of innovation. This shift is not about replacing clinicians but enhancing how we deliver care. Extended Reality (XR), which includes virtual, augmented, and mixed reality, is moving rapidly from a “nice-to-have” to a “necessary” tool in modern therapy.
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.
