Physical Therapy Practices
UprightVR incorporates gold-standard, state-of-the art, sensitive and specific balance assessment technology into a virtual reality headset to facilitate sophisticated fall risk identification anywhere including PT centers, outreach locations, or in remote locations. Early detection and frequent ongoing monitoring of seniors’ balance challenges can guide professional mitigation and help shift the paradigm from post-fall surveillance to first-fall prevention. UprightVR’s ultra-portable, easy to use system allows PT’s to administer balance tests anywhere a client can stand; no ancillary equipment or extra space is required.
- UprightVR quickly and objectively identifies specific visual, vestibular, and somatosensory challenges
- Mitigation programs can be specifically targeted toward identified needs
- Ongoing frequent follow-up assessments enhances PT rehabilitation programs
- Cloud based communication directly links to EMR systems; HIPAA compliance protects client privacy
- Frequent balance tests and fall-risk assessments can be completed anywhere PT’s practice
- Set-up takes only 5-minutes; tests approximately 20 minutes; no external equipment or extra space is required
- Cloud-based technology; initial and follow-up assessment results are immediately available for review
- Visual, vestibular, and somatosensory weaknesses are quickly identified for treatment
- UprightVR’s HIPAA tests are directly uploaded to EMR systems
- Low-cost, time-efficient tests take only 20 minutes for a comprehensive assessment of visual, vestibular, and somatosensory deficits
- Ultra-portable technology supports off-site PT programs including community outreach, athletic teams, and exercise facilities
- Balance assessments can be a new source of revenue from all ages of clients
- Sophisticated balance assessments and fall prevention programs can be incorporated into PT practice marketing programs
- Routine balance assessments can be done by paraprofessionals supporting Physical Therapist