Virtual reality exposure therapy, also known as VRET, is an emerging technology aimed at improving anxiety disorder symptoms. Learn more about how it works and if it could help you.

But she said virtual-reality physical therapy helped her overcome this fear by improving her mobility. "VR exercises have made me stronger and have helped with my coordination," Lewis said.

But she said virtual-reality physical therapy helped her overcome this fear by improving her mobility. "VR exercises have ...

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In these environments, users can turn their heads, move around, and hear sounds from different directions—just like in the ...

One is a wearable glove called TangiGlove, and the other is a handheld ball called TangiBall. The glove acts like a soft ...