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.
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.
Virtual Reality in TBI Rehabilitation: A Neuro Rehab PT’s Perspective
March is Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about brain injuries and advancing research and treatment approaches that help patients recover. As a neuro rehab physical therapist, I’ve worked closely with TBI patients and have seen firsthand the challenges they face in regaining independence. Rehabilitation is never one-dimensional—it requires an integrated approach that addresses motor recovery, cognitive function, and balance control all at once.
Clinical Innovations in Virtual Reality: Insights from the Clinical Practice Guideline on Locomotor Function
VR is redefining rehabilitation by combining engagement, effectiveness, and patient-centered care. Its ability to deliver immersive, task-specific training environments enhances recovery outcomes, improves patient confidence, and reduces therapy barriers. With continued advancements, VR is poised to play an even greater role in personalized medicine, providing innovative solutions that empower patients and transform healthcare.
Empowering Healthcare Facilities with VR: The Key to Ownership, Customization, and Better Patient Outcomes
When healthcare facilities are able to own and manage their own hardware, they gain full control over the software and the content they’re using. This flexibility is key to tailoring VR to the specific challenges faced in a given facility, whether it’s accommodating older patients, creating specialized rehabilitation routines for stroke patients, or training clinicians for high-pressure situations (Halbig et al., 2023). Giving healthcare professionals the ability to choose the software that best fits their patient population and treatment goals helps eliminate the frustrations of all-in-one solutions that don’t fully meet the facility’s needs.
The Unseen Impact: How Physical Therapy Revolutionizes Visual Rehabilitation
Physical Therapy Revolutionizing Visual Rehabilitation
From Boredom to Motivation: Revolutionizing Rehabilitation with Virtual Reality Therapy
Revolutionizing Rehabilitation with Virtual Reality Therapy