Gaylord Integrates Virtual Reality, Simulation Tech into Rehab

Gaylord Specialty Healthcare, a rehabilitation-focused healthcare system based in Wallingford, announces the addition of KINESIQ physical and neurological rehabilitation equipment to its complement of physical therapy tools available to patients. Gaylord is the only facility in Connecticut to own and offer the KINESIQ.

By integrating the worlds of simulation and virtual reality, KINESIQ enables users to improve their balance in real-world situations in a controlled environment. The new technology can be beneficial to patients of varying diagnoses including traumatic brain injuries, concussions, amputations, strokes, spinal cord injuries and more.

Patients using the KINESIQ stand on two footplates that tilt and move. The KINESIQ recreates the natural foot movement associated with dozens of immersive scenarios that can play on the unit’s video monitor including walking in Paris or Times Square, riding a gondola in Venice, skiing down a snowy mountain, dancing, standing on a bumpy bus or swaying subway, snow shoeing and more. The time, intensity and speed of positions are variables that are completely customizable to each patient.

“The KINESIQ prepares patients to encounter similar situations outside of therapy safely,” said Anne Pacileo, PT, Supervisor, Outpatient Therapy.

“The technology helps enhance the musculoskeletal, vestibular and visual aspects of balancing in a comprehensive way. Many of our patients have found it a very fun, enjoyable and unique approach to therapy,” she explained.

The KINESIQ technology is currently available at Gaylord Specialty Healthcare’s Wallingford outpatient clinic at 50 Gaylord Farm Road.

About Gaylord Specialty Healthcare:

Gaylord Specialty Healthcare is a rehabilitation-focused, nonprofit health system located in Wallingford, Connecticut, that provides inpatient and outpatient care for people at every point in their journey from illness or injury to maximum recovery.

Gaylord Specialty Healthcare includes three components. Gaylord Hospital offers medical rehabilitation for acute illnesses, accidents, or complex medical conditions. Gaylord Outpatient Services offers nearly 40 programs for a wide range of conditions. Gaylord Physical Therapy provides orthopedic rehabilitation for recovery from surgery or injury.

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