Virtual World to Allow Amputees to Simulate Moving Missing Limbs
From: Rehab Management - 11/20/2013

Sandra Winkler, PhD. a researcher from the Nova Southeastern University
College of Health Care Sciences has received a 3-year grant to fund her
investigation into whether virtual worlds may assist amputees in developing
skills to navigate the real world.

Winkler explains that patients "will be able to enter our virtual island and
simulate what it is like to once again use their missing limbs. This has the
possibility to make life better for so many amputees, and all they will need
is an Internet connection."

The release states that study participants will have the opportunity to
virtually experience a variety of activities, including riding on a jet ski
and diving in a coral reef.

Read the entire article at:
http://www.rehabpub.com/news2/19451-virtual-world-to-allow-amputees-to-simulate-moving-missing-limbs/

Links:
Sandra Winkler
http://www.nova.edu/chcs/ot/profiles/winkler-faculty-profile.pdf

Nova Southeastern University Researcher Receives $1 Million Grant to Develop
  Virtual World Program to Support Amputees
http://nsunews.nova.edu/nova-southeastern-university-researcher-receives-1-million-grant-to-develop-virtual-world-program-to-support-amputees/

Virtual Health Adventures
http://www.virtualhealthadventures.org/