Using augmented reality to make Parkinson's disease physical therapy more accessible

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An augmented-reality headset is an effective digital tool for improving posture and gait in people with Parkinson's disease, according to a recent Cleveland Clinic trial. Findings were published in Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair.

to complete digital programs projected into the world around them. The"Dual-task augmented Reality Treatment" uses the Microsoft HoloLens2 to run patients through dual-task training , a series of tasks designed to engage the brain and body simultaneously.

DTT helps address the lack of balance and stability that can lead to falls or difficulty moving, says Jay Alberts, Ph.D., Center for Neurological Restoration, and the study's first author. This therapy, although effective, isn't widely used because of the time and resources it takes to measure patient progress and personalize a program, among other limitations.

 

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