Rehab Reimagined Blogs & Research

Rehab Reimagined Blogs & Research

Virtual Reality in TBI Rehabilitation: A Neuro Rehab PT’s Perspective
Brain Injury Awareness Month, TBI, Immersive Rehab, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, VR, XR, Rehabilitation Emily Daviss PT, DPT Brain Injury Awareness Month, TBI, Immersive Rehab, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, VR, XR, Rehabilitation Emily Daviss PT, DPT

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.

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Clinical Innovations in Virtual Reality: Insights from the Clinical Practice Guideline on Locomotor Function
Virtual Reality, Immersive Rehab, Locomotor Training, Task-Specific Training, Clinical Practice Guide, Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy Emily Daviss PT, DPT Virtual Reality, Immersive Rehab, Locomotor Training, Task-Specific Training, Clinical Practice Guide, Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy Emily Daviss PT, DPT

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.


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Empowering Healthcare Facilities with VR: The Key to Ownership, Customization, and Better Patient Outcomes
Headset Management, Software Customization, Immersive Rehab, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, VR, XR, Healthcare Emily Daviss PT, DPT Headset Management, Software Customization, Immersive Rehab, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, VR, XR, Healthcare Emily Daviss PT, DPT

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.


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