Are you recovering from an injury and unable to move around much these days? Are you getting older and you are no longer able to travel like you used to due to limited mobility? Technology exists today that can transport you to an entirely different place right from the comfort of your home. Here are some of the different scenarios where you might want to inquire with a doctor about the benefits of at-home therapeutic virtual reality. 

You No Longer Have Great Mobility But Could Use a Mental Boost

Have you lost mobility because you are getting up there in age? Wouldn't it be great if you could once again experience your favorite vacation spot without having to get on a plane? Perhaps you could even take things in a different direction and go on a trip to your favorite spot like it used to look when you were younger. VR (virtual reality) technology today can make you feel like you are really walking down the beach or a busy street and your senses will light up at the sights that you see. VR technology can help you go places even if you can't physically get there anymore in the real world.

You Need Help Overcoming Situations That Cause You to Experience Anxiety or Depression

Do you panic when you are in a large group of people? Do you have a specific type of phobia when it comes to certain types of animals or creatures? VR technology today can expose you to the things that make you feel queasy or anxious and will do so in a way that keeps you in complete control. If you become too anxious, you can simply take your VR headset off. At-home VR technology could slowly help you overcome your anxiety, depression, or other mental health issues by allowing you to work through whatever situation is troubling you at your own pace.

You Want to Take Your Physical Therapy to the Next Level Without Leaving Your House

Do you need physical therapy to recover from an injury or perhaps you recently lost some range of motion due to a stroke or another medical emergency? Maybe getting to an actual physical therapist is not an option for you at the moment or perhaps you are still being cautious about sitting next to strangers because of COVID-19. An at-home therapeutic VR session could walk you through a variety of exercises just like if you had a physical therapist standing right next to you.

Contact a local at-home VR service, such as AppliedVR, to learn more.