Virtual reality helping people with Parkinson's

[Farooqji]

The technology is being used to help people with Parkinson's produce adrenaline and dopamine, which alleviate the symptoms

Virtual reality headsets are helping alleviate the symptoms of people with Parkinson's, a charity has said.

Up to 12 people a week have been wearing the headsets in a trial at a fitness and well-being gym based at Teesside Airport, near Darlington.

They take part in virtual activities, such as visiting the Taj Mahal, participating in an exercise class, or climbing the Acropolis.

bbc.com/news/articles/c6pkl...

[Smokeypurple]

There is also a lot being done with augmented reality. You can still see your environment and images are projected onto it to encourage movement and exercise. These people (link below) came to my house to test out their device with myself and a few friends it was great fun. I have a video of myself leaping around my garden jumping on mole hills in the lawn - which weren't really there. I definitely leapt further than I normally would but I do wonder what the neighbours thought I was doing!!

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[SAGoodman]

Love VR! Do kickboxing and play golf, great exercise

[Lamadre]

Thanks for the link, that’s really interesting. Maybe I need to start using my son’s Xbox!!