Physical Therapy Using Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality

Technology-Based Intervention for Physical Therapy in Pediatric and Adult Populations

The purpose of this study is to determine if non-invasive distracting devices (Virtual Reality (VR) headset, Augmented Reality (AR) Headset) are more effective than the standard of care (i.e., no technology-based distraction) for improving clinical outcomes in patients requiring acute rehabilitation due to deconditioning and surgery. Measures will include include range of motion, gait progression, strength progression, time to first out of bed, time to first step.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age 6-99
• Diagnosis need for physical rehabilitation

Exclusion Criteria:

• Significant Cognitive Impairment
• History of Severe Motion Sickness
• Current Nausea
• Seizures
• Visual Problems
• Patients whose children are clinically unstable or require urgent/emergent intervention
• Patients who clinically unstable or requires urgent/emergent intervention