UprightVR
at Penrose Physical Therapy
Feeling off balance can affect far more than just your movement.
For many people, dizziness, motion sensitivity, or a constant sense of unsteadiness starts to change everyday habits in subtle ways. You may begin avoiding crowded stores, turning your head too quickly, driving long distances, or participating in activities you once enjoyed without a second thought.
Over time, these small adjustments can add up, leaving you feeling less confident and more limited.
At Penrose Physical Therapy, we believe recovery should go beyond simply managing symptoms. That is why we offer advanced tools like UprightVR to help retrain balance, movement, and confidence in a safe, controlled environment.
What is UprightVR?
UprightVR is a virtual reality rehabilitation system designed to challenge and strengthen the connection between your brain, eyes, and body.
Using immersive technology, it places you in carefully designed visual environments that simulate real-world movement situations. These environments allow us to safely expose your nervous system to movement patterns that may currently feel overwhelming or uncomfortable.
This creates an opportunity for your body to adapt, recalibrate, and improve how it responds to motion.
Think of it as training your balance system in a smarter, more precise way.
Who might Benefit From UprightVR?
UprightVR may be helpful for individuals dealing with:
- Persistent dizziness or vertigo
- Post concussion symptoms
- Motion sensitivity in busy environments
- Poor balance or increased fall risk
- Vestibular dysfunction
- Neurological conditions affecting coordination
It can be especially valuable for people who feel “fine” at rest but notice symptoms appear once they are surrounded by movement, noise, or visual stimulation.
Why Patients Are interested In UprightVR
Traditional balance therapy often focuses on simple exercises performed in a quiet clinical setting. While helpful, real life is rarely quiet or predictable.
UprightVR bridges that gap.
By introducing controlled visual and movement challenges, we can help patients practice navigating situations that closely resemble daily life, whether that means walking through a busy store, turning quickly, or managing complex visual environments.
This type of training helps build resilience, reduce symptom sensitivity, and restore trust in your body.
Many patients appreciate that therapy feels interactive, measurable, and tailored to their exact challenges.
What Happens During Treatment?
Every treatment plan begins with a detailed assessment. We take time to understand your symptoms, medical history, triggers, and goals.
If UprightVR is appropriate for your needs, your therapist will guide you through progressive exercises designed to challenge your system without overwhelming it.
Each session is adjusted based on your tolerance and progress, allowing therapy to move at the right pace for you.
Ready to Feel Steadier Again?
If dizziness, balance issues, or motion sensitivity have been limiting your confidence, UprightVR may offer a new path forward.
Book a free discovery visit with Penrose Physical Therapy and learn whether this innovative technology could be the right fit for your recovery journey.