Kiran Karunakaran, PhD, research scientist in the Center for Mobility and Rehabilitation Engineering and director of the Balance Assessment and Training …
Disabilities
Study reveals hidden risks of immersive digital environments for young users
The metaverse, a space where the lines between physical and digital realities blur, is rising among younger populations. As of March, 33% of teens own a virtual …
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AppliedVR’s flagship VR device for chronic lower back pain now in network for Highmark members
Pittsburgh-based Highmark has signed on as AppliedVR's first commercial payer partner, making its flagship VR device for chronic lower back pain a covered …
New protocol explores the combination of aerobic exercise and cognitive rehabilitation for MS patients
Researchers at Kessler Foundation have published a new clinical protocol examining the combination of aerobic exercise and cognitive rehabilitation to improve …
🎮 #SundayResearchDive: Immersive Technologies for Enhancing Skills and Therapy
This Sunday, we examine the role of immersive technologies in education and therapy for individuals with disabilities. Our focus is on three recent studies that …