Immersive Technology to Improve Physical Therapy Engagement

Immersive Technology to Improve Physical Therapy Engagement

This is an experimental study to evaluate the efficacy of a Virtual Reality aid Physical Therapy (VRPT) in increasing the physical activity levels and quality of life of children.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Between age 7-25
• has an active physical therapy consultation
• Anticipated inpatient stay for more than 2 days

Exclusion Criteria:

• Legal guardian not present to obtain consent
• child with a significant neurological condition, or major developmental disability
• child with active infection of the face or hand
• a history of severe motion sickness
• a history of seizures cause by flashing light
• Major surgery within the last 48 hours