VARIETY GIFTS VIRTUAL REALITY DEVICES TO ST. JOSEPH’S CHILDRENS HOSPITAL IN TAMPA

ST. JOSEPH'S CHILDRENS HOSPITAL IN TAMPA, FLORIDA IS THE FIRST TO HAVE REAL VIRTUAL REALITY SYSTEMS TO HELP CHILDREN WITH THEIR MOBILITY NEEDS.

VARIETY OF FLORIDA GRANTED THE HOSPITAL TWO DEVICES FOR THEIR MAIN HOSPITAL AND THE NORTH TAMPA CLINICS. THE FACILITY IS THE FIRST HOSPITAL TO HAVE THESE UNITS IN THE COUNTRY.

THESE DEVICES WILL PROVIDE INNOVATIVE TREATMENT TO IMPROVE OUTCOMES IN THE CHILDREN ATTENDING THERAPY AT THE CENTERS. USING VIRTUAL REALITY- REAL ACTIVITIES SUPPORT FULL BODY REHABILITATION WITH A FOCUS ON STRENGTHENING, RANGE OF MOTION, MOTOR LEARNING AND POSTUAL CONTROL.
EACH SESSION IS CUSTOMIZED TO EACH CHILD AND THE THERAPISTS CAN OBJECTIVELY TRACK EACH CHILD'S PROGRESS.