Penrose Physical Therapy

Advanced Upright VR Balance therapy Right Here in Lacey, WA

When you feel unsteady on your feet, worry about falling, or struggle with dizziness, it’s hard to feel confident doing the things you love. UprightVR uses immersive virtual reality to find the hidden causes of your balance problems and retrain your body to stay steady. At Penrose Physical Therapy, we use this technology to help you move with confidence and stay independent for years to come.

* surrounding areas; Olympia, Tumwater, and Yelm

What Is Upright VR?

UprightVR is a virtual reality system designed specifically for balance assessment and rehabilitation. Wearing a lightweight headset, you’re placed inside realistic scenes that gently challenge your balance while the system measures how your body responds. This gives us precise, objective data about your balance, rather than relying on guesswork, so we can target exactly what’s holding you back.

How Upright VR Works

Balance depends on three systems working together: your eyes, your inner ear, and the sensors in your muscles and joints. When one of these isn’t doing its job, your risk of falling rises.

UprightVR helps us:

  • Test how each of your balance systems is working in just a few minutes
  • Uncover hidden balance problems that standard tests can miss
  • Identify your personal fall risk factors
  • Retrain balance through engaging, game-like exercises
  • Track your progress with clear, measurable reports

Sessions are safe, supervised and fun, and many patients find the games so engaging they forget they’re doing therapy.

Request A Call Back from a physical therapist

If you’re not quite ready to book an appointment yet and have some questions you would like answered first, click the link below to complete a form to get the conversation started.

Why Upright VR Matters for Your Recovery

A single fall can change everything. It can take away your independence, knock your confidence, and make you less active, which only weakens your balance further. Traditional balance exercises help, but without clear measurements, it’s hard to know what to target.

UprightVR offers several compelling advantages:

  • Pinpoints the Problem: Objective testing shows exactly which balance systems need work.
  • Personalized Treatment: Your exercises are tailored to your specific results, not a one-size-fits-all program.
  • Engaging and Motivating: Game-like exercises make therapy something you look forward to.
  • Measurable Progress: Clear reports show how your balance is improving over time.
  • Stay Independent: Build the confidence to keep walking, traveling and enjoying life on your terms.

Take the First Step Toward Better Balance

Don’t let unsteadiness or fear of falling hold you back any longer. Our experienced team at Penrose Physical Therapy will carry out a thorough balance assessment to find out if UprightVR is right for you, then build a personalized plan around your goals.

Ready to feel steady and confident on your feet again? Contact Penrose Physical Therapy today to schedule your consultation.

Download our Free Report

If you’re experiencing balance and want to learn more before scheduling an appointment, download our free Upright VR Guide.

Inside, you’ll find practical information about Upright VR, helpful tips you can begin using right away, and guidance on the treatment options available. If you’d like personalized advice, our team is always here to answer your questions and help you decide on the next best step toward lasting relief and better movement.

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