What Is VirtuSense Balance Screening?
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Falls are one of the leading causes of injury and loss of independence among older adults. Luckily, many falls are preventable with early identification of balance and mobility issues. VirtuSense Balance Screening is a fast, virtual assessment that helps detect fall risks before an accident occurs. With VirtuSense, you can take proactive steps to improve your stability, boost your confidence, and continue enjoying an active, independent lifestyle.
How Does VirtuSense Work?
VirtuSense Balance Screening (VSTBalance) is an advanced, camera-based assessment system that uses 3D motion analysis to evaluate your balance, gait, and overall mobility. Unlike traditional balance tests that rely on a provider’s visual observation, VirtuSense provides objective data in just a few minutes.
At Outpatient Rehabilitation, we use Virtusense to analyze how you move while performing simple functional activities, such as standing, walking, and changing positions. The system generates detailed reports that help our therapists identify any movement deficiencies, estimate your fall risk, and create a personalized care plan to address your unique needs.
During the screening, a specialized camera captures your body movements in real time while you perform mobility tasks.
The software measures the following indicators:
- Walking speed and gait quality
- Balance and postural stability
- Sit-to-stand performance
- Functional mobility
- Movement symmetry and coordination
Benefits of VirtuSense Balance Screening
Early Fall-Risk Detection
One of the greatest advantages of VirtuSense is its ability to identify subtle balance and mobility problems before they become serious. Early detection helps us implement preventive strategies, such as physical therapy, that reduce the risk of a painful fall.
Objective and Accurate Assessments
Assessing balance visually can have an error margin, but VirtuSense uses motion analysis to provide a standardized, objective assessment, making it an extremely useful tool when developing treatment plans.
Personalized Care Plans
The detailed assessment identifies your specific movement limitations so that our team of physical therapists are able to effectively design individualized treatment plans and exercise programs around you and your goals, significantly improving outcomes.
Progress Tracking
Because every assessment is stored and compared over time, we can monitor improvements in your balance, mobility, and strength. This helps us determine whether your therapy is producing measurable results and adjust your treatment plan accordingly.
Supports Healthy Aging
Maintaining balance and mobility is essential for preserving your independence. Having regular screenings will help you remain active, confident, and engaged in your daily life while reducing the likelihood of falls or injuries.
Get Your Virtusense Balance Screening at Outpatient Rehabilitation
If you are beginning to notice any loss of balance or mobility – and even if you’re not – early detection and intervention can significantly improve your safety and quality of life. At Outpatient Rehabilitation, VirtuSense technology supplies us with valuable data to help us develop customized therapy plans to maintain or even improve your mobility, confidence, and independence.
To schedule your free assessment today, please call (201) 848-5518 or visit Outpatient Rehabilitation to learn more about how we can help you achieve your goals.
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