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Research

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    Play to move: A mixed-methods prospective observational study of exergaming versus traditional exercise interventions in children with Down syndrome

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    Augment Therapy uses study results to inform software development

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  • A person in a gray hoodie and black pants walking indoors on a wooden floor, with a monitor on a wooden table displaying a virtual environment in the background.

    Functional neuromuscular electrical stimulation while exergaming for toe-walking: a retrospective case report

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  • A colorful 3D animated video game scene showing a green bear character with purple arms and legs, wearing an orange shirt, standing outdoors near a small animated creature that is red and black with a spiky appearance. In the background, there are city buildings, trees, and a sidewalk, with a user interface overlay on the right side displaying a pet selection menu and a game star counter at the top left.

    Motivation and Re-engagement in Mixed Reality: How Deaf and Hard of Hearing Users Experience a Mixed Reality Exergame

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  • Outdoor park scene with a large purple and white sculpture that spells out "MOUNT UNION" in capital letters, surrounded by green grass and trees, with a brick building in the background.

    Pushing Statistical Roadblocks to Find Rehabilitation Potential: A Case Study

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  • A young child on a tablet screen with animated augmented reality filters of trees and animals in a room with a yellow wall and a bed in the background.

    The Use of Exergaming with AR to promote physical activity in children with Cerebral Palsy

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  • A woman kneeling and smiling in front of a young boy during a physical therapy or medical assessment session in a room with a yellow wall, a table with equipment, and a monitor displaying a motion capture or posture analysis.

    Integrating Augmented Reality Technology into Physical Therapy in the School Setting

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  • A happy child wearing a yellow T-shirt and black shorts standing in a room with yellow walls and curtains, smiling.

    Augmented Reality Physical Therapy Pilot in Children

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  • An elderly man wearing a white shirt and jeans playing an augmented reality or video game in a living room, with a large screen showing animated jungle scene with animals and a character.

    Exergaming Physical Exercise Program Protocol for Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment

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Studies in Progress

Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles

This multiphase study conducted by Dr. Melissa Bent at CHLA is investigating using ARWell PRO as a home exercise program for children with cerebral palsy.

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center

This study, directed by Dr. Jason Long, is investigating how ARWell PRO can affect activity levels in pediatric patients while in the hospital.

Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Funded by the Higgins Foundation, this research project is investigating whether ARWell PRO can affect physical activity levels and well-being in children undergoing cancer treatments.

RIT

This project focuses on motivation and social factors associated with exergaming in groups in an older-adult population.

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Upcoming Studies

Research Advisory Team

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Elise Baron, PhD

Director of Research
Augment Therapy

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Anna Cushing, MD

Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellow
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles

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Brian L. Davis, PhD

Associate Dean & Professor
of Mechanical Engineering
Cleveland State University

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