Ludica Health, a leading provider of interactive physical rehabilitation exercise solutions, announced today the launch of a continuing education course for physical and occupational therapists titled, “Leveraging Gamification & VR Toward Increasing Physical Activity and Motivation”. This free, on-demand online course is presented by Dr. Mike Studer, Neurologic PT, MHS, DPT.
The course provides clinicians with a comprehensive overview of the principles behind video game exercises. Dr. Studer demonstrates why gamified exercise is effective for a broad range of patient groups and how it can be utilized to improve engagement in clinical settings and exercise adherence at home.
Key learning objectives and concepts covered in the course include:
- Barriers to patient motivation and participation
- The potential for exercise games to alleviate patient anxiety and promote autonomy
- Enhancing motor learning through external focus
- The dopaminergic effects of novelty, play-based exercise, and random intermittent reward
- Utilizing video-game exercise technology in a clinical setting to enhance patient engagement
- Improving patient exercise adherence through gamification
“Our aim with offering this course is not only to educate but to inspire therapists to embrace new possibilities for improving both patient engagement and clinical outcomes,” said Mark Evin, CEO, of Ludica Health. “In the coming months, we look forward to expanding the course offerings to bring awareness to the potential application of therapeutic video games for different patient populations.”
This course has been approved for 1 credit hour for occupational therapists nationwide. It is currently approved for physical therapists in over 30 states, including Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming.
To enroll in the course for free, please visit:
Founded in 2012, Ludica Health is a leading provider of interactive technology solutions for patients undergoing physical and occupational therapy. Its flagship program, Jintronix, is FDA-cleared, supported by over 8 peer-reviewed clinical studies, and serves facilities nationwide. Ludica Health recently launched LudoFit, an app for iPad or laptop, that uses web-camera motion sensing to provide a unique therapeutic video-game exercise experience. The app is used by clinicians in neurological, orthopedic, pediatric, and geriatric care settings and offers a professional interface as well as a self-guided home exercise program. LudoFit accommodates patients who use assistive devices such as canes, walkers, or wheelchairs. For more information about Ludica Health and its innovative health solutions, please visit www.ludicahealth.com, follow on LinkedIn or Facebook.
