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The Expansion of Immersive Therapeutics in Healthcare

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With better accessibility and affordability, immersive therapeutics is now transforming how patients receive optimal care. VR is now widely used in virtual sessions for psychological therapy, training simulations for medical professionals, gamification of exercises for physical therapy, and healthcare marketing.

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New Year, New Goals: Hit Your Fitness Goals This Year With Immersive Workouts From FitXR’s New Studios

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The company is all set to help users meet their fitness goals this year as well with new immersive workout classes. The VR fitness app has recently launched two new studios, Sculpt and Combat, providing their users with low-impact strength and conditioning workouts for the first time, as well as more options for high-impact exercises.

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FitXR: Leading the Path Toward Immersive, Personalized VR Fitness

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Immersive VR fitness is changing the way we approach and enjoy physical activity. Regular workouts can get repetitive and even boring at times , which can make it hard for you to stay motivated and avoid exercise burnout. VR fitness can potentially change how exercise and the experiences that come with it are perceived.

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VR Therapies Launches Immersive Physical Fitness Program for UK Senior Living Groups

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Last Friday, VR Therapies (virtual reality) gained capital to scale its immersive physical healthcare program for senior living communities in Northampton, UK. The UK immersive firm secured seniors with a 6-month programme with financial help from the local charity group Northamptonshire Sport, the National Lottery, and Sport England.

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VR Health & Exercise Institute Finds Many VR Games Are Better Exercise Than a Treadmill

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According to Aaron Stanton, director of the newly-founded Virtual Reality Institute of Health and Exercise , many of the popular VR games and applications are actually more effective at burning calories than a traditional treadmill exercise routine. Image courtesy VR Institute of Health and Exercise.

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8 Inventive Examples Of Immersive Technology In Education

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Moreover, immersive technology can improve students’ learning experience while teaching them to embrace technology. From virtual field trips on the planet Mars to roleplaying as histories greatest public figures, here are eight fascinating examples of immersive technology in modern education: Credit: Umiversiv.

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The Vive Focus 3 On The International Space Station Is Now Being Used For Exercise Too

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The VR headset on the International Space Station is now being used for exercise as well as mental health. The reduced gravity environment of space causes muscle atrophy and bone density loss, and regular exercise helps mitigate these effects. This is why astronauts typically exercise for at least two hours per day.