According to top charities, virtual reality may help relieve symptoms in Parkinson’s patients. Charities have been trialling the headsets at a gym in Teesside Airport near Darlington UK.
Twelve people have been using the headset and engaging in activities like visiting the Taj Mahal virtually. Parkinson’s UK and other charities, such as Age UK, have been funding the trial. The idea came from a Parkinson’s patient diagnosed four years ago, Keith Wilson. He came up with it after riding several rollercoasters in the United States and has funded several headsets for the trial as well as running classes. Currently, the trial has yet to produce any firm results on whether virtual reality can reduce symptoms of Parkinson’s; however, due to the adrenaline and dopamine effects of wearing such headsets, it is thought that the trial will positively impact patients with early results showing a boost in mood and levels of energy. Source: Metaverse Insider
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