RxGames

Reimbursements for #OccupationalTherapy and #PhysicalTherapy are set to be slashed in 2025 by Medicare. These cuts go against the evidence. PT and OT are known to be cost-saving high-value services that help keep people independent as they age and prevent lower-value and more invasive treatments like medications and surgery (https://www.valueofpt.com/). We applaud that Medicare has embraced digital therapies, but this should not be at the expense of face-to-face therapies. The two complement one another. #fairpay #OT #PT #physiotherapy #medicare https://lnkd.in/e2rT5EBY

This podcast is an oldie but a goodie. Our friend Nancy shares her story of stroke recovery through video games. We still have the Recovery Rapids game as part of our neuro program, but now its on mobile devices to make it more accessible. https://lnkd.in/eTgJpDiG

MS was one of the first populations that we studied with our game-based approach. Exercise is in the clinical best practice guidelines and people with MS are very motivated to access exercise (about 7 hours per week light to moderate intensity exercise on average with our games). Therapists, please don’t put kid gloves on with this population. They need and appreciate the intensity. Work by Victor Mark also showed long-term retention of clinical gains (5+ years) from very intensive movement therapy with behavior change techniques. Exercise seems to really slow down disability progression and preserve independence. All patients with MS should be offered remote therapy monitoring of an intensive home exercise program if they don’t exercise at least 150 minutes per week. #multiplesclerosis #physicaltherapy #occupationaltherapy #neurology

I saw this on the Dr. Miro Bada blog and it really sums up what is needed to adhere to an #exercise program. Of course doing it tired is hard and it is important to have a health professional, family member or friend help with the motivation. #physiotherapy #physicaltherapy #occupationaltherapy.

Interesting study. We’ve also observed that people who play some of our games that set a fast pace may exercise harder than when they play one of our self-paced games. However, self-pacing may be important for people who experience crippling fatigue. No matter which way you slice it, exercise is good for you and having choices of how you pace that exercise is important. #multiplesclerosis #exerciseismedicine #physiotherapy

#digitalheath #physiotherapy #physicaltherapy #occupationaltherapy #telemedicine

Curious to experience RxGames? Our game of the week is Sit to Stand Balloon pop. Here's how you can try it out with your patients. Download RxGames from the iOS App store (contact us for instructions if you use Windows or Android). Username: info@rxgames.com Password: rxgames!      Prescription ID: gameoftheweek This is a simple game that is well suited for osteoarthritis, frailty, or neuro patients. Sit to stand performance is associated with longevity, so it is a hugely important exercise. Our game of the week prescription provides three 2-minute bouts of this exercise. Position your device so that your body is centered in the viewer window with your feet towards the bottom of the screen and your head near the top when you are in a standing position. Then sit down before the set-up countdown ends.

Engagement is important to good therapy outcomes. Gaming can help, especially as a treatment multiplier. #digitalhealth #physicaltherapy #occupationaltherapy #stroke #physiotherapy #PT #OT https://lnkd.in/ekYtWZWj

CI therapy can be paid for by insurance and can be done without the dreaded mitt. Intensive gaming therapy at home between sessions with a therapist (virtual or not) and remote therapeutic monitoring. See our previously posted VIGOROUS trial.

Telehealth is becoming increasingly important for expanding access to PT and for solidifying the importance of a clinician-technology partnership for physical activity promotion. #exerciseismedicine #PT #OT #physicaltherapy #occupationaltherapy #backpain #physiotherapy