McKnight’s Senior Living January 24, 2024
Virtual reality gives many long-term care residents the ability to “visit” exotic destinations. Soon, it also may allow them to put chronic pain at bay.
When paired with a stationary bike system, VR not only made users more enthusiastic about exercising, but it also helped reduce stress from chronic pain, a new study found.
Study participants who used the VR bike system exercised for 15% longer and signaled more enjoyment compared with a standard fitness bike routine, the researchers found. They added that the novelty of the VR system helped distract users from their chronic pain conditions.
Approximately 30% of older adults in America experience chronic pain, recent data show, with the most common symptom being persistent arthritis. While...
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