'VRPhysio' Makes Rehabilitation Accessible Through Virtual Therapy
Laura McQuarrie — April 15, 2017 — Lifestyle
'VRPhysio' is the name of a new virtual therapy tool that is making it possible for patients to take the process of recovery and rehabilitation into their own hands through virtual reality. Most often, undergoing physical therapy requires going to a clinic or having a professional visit one's home, but the VRPhysio system only requires a patient to put on a VR headset.
In the same way that one would move their body through a virtual reality gaming environment, patients are asked to perform tasks to strengthen the weak parts of their body. For example, an activity will call for gestures that are linked to objects in the virtual world, such as filling buckets with water.
The virtual therapy system has the potential to transform physical therapy into a much more accessible and entertaining experience.
In the same way that one would move their body through a virtual reality gaming environment, patients are asked to perform tasks to strengthen the weak parts of their body. For example, an activity will call for gestures that are linked to objects in the virtual world, such as filling buckets with water.
The virtual therapy system has the potential to transform physical therapy into a much more accessible and entertaining experience.
Trend Themes
1. Virtual Reality Therapy - The use of virtual reality technology to facilitate rehabilitation and recovery, providing a more accessible and immersive experience for patients.
2. Self-guided Rehabilitation - Empowering patients to take control of their own rehabilitation process through virtual therapy tools, reducing the need for professional supervision.
3. Gamified Physical Therapy - Incorporating game-like elements into physical therapy exercises, making the process more engaging and enjoyable for patients.
Industry Implications
1. Healthcare - The healthcare industry can incorporate virtual reality therapy tools to enhance and expand their rehabilitation services, improving patient outcomes.
2. Virtual Reality - The virtual reality industry can develop innovative VRPhysio-like systems and technologies that cater specifically to the needs of physical therapy and rehabilitation.
3. Gaming - The gaming industry can explore the integration of physical therapy exercises into gaming platforms, creating immersive and interactive experiences that promote physical health.
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