At Askham Rehab, we’re thrilled to be the first trialists within the UK of the neuro rehab VR system developed by Neuromersiv, an innovative Virtual Reality technology company.

Our rehab centre has recently partnered with Neuromersiv to trial its latest products on those recovering from strokes – which are designed to create immersive and engaging neurorehabilitation.

Keep reading to find out more about our latest partnership:

New capabilities with immersive VR

Askham Rehab has partnered with Neuromersiv, a brand that looks to enable therapists and medical professionals to make neurorehabilitation therapy more diverse and engaging through utilising the increasing capabilities of immersive VR.

Focussing on those recovering from a stroke, we will be looking to trial the new technology over a six-month period to explore its ability in facilitating functional movements and training for our patients — providing a unique opportunity that will also assist with research and inform the further development of the software.

Ulysses – the only neuro rehab VR system enabling repetitions for neuroplasticity

Neuromersiv’s upper-limb therapy system ‘Ulysses’ is currently the only neuro rehab VR system that uses functional tasks performed in virtual daily living environments to enable repetitions for neuroplasticity. Askham will be looking to prioritise the simulation of functional tasks including personal care, kitchen use and bathroom use — with the ultimate goal of re-establishing independent living.

Neuromersiv, co-founded by Anshul Dayal and Oliver Morton-Evans, is an Australian-based company that has brought together a group of leading subject matter experts as advisors to provide their wealth of knowledge, skills and support for the next generation in neurorehabilitation.

Having recently been registered as a class 1 software medical device with the UK’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency, Ulysses has also undergone a phase 1 clinical trial in Australia – where it helped in delivering promising clinical outcomes. The technology could unlock a depth of opportunity to help transition stroke survivors back to living independently.

Regaining independence through the usage of assistive technology

Sara Neaves, Clinical Lead and Outpatients Service Manager at Askham Rehab, said: “We are delighted to be partnering with Neuromersiv for this six-month trial and to see how it impacts the recovery of our patients. For someone who has suffered a life-changing stroke, regaining independence is so important and to think that assistive technology in the form of VR can help accelerate this, is something we just had to be part of. At Askham, we always try to remain at the sharp end of innovation and when the opportunity to be the first trialists in the UK presented itself, we were very keen to get involved.”

In the world of rehabilitation, innovation is paramount and to see the capabilities of technology develop over the years is a testament to the creative minds in the industry.

Askham Rehab that has transformed the lives of many individuals, and its remote setting is the perfect place to approach any personal challenge — big or small. With the latest robotic equipment and state-of-the-art gym and hydrotherapy equipment, it is leading the way in the local area for rehabilitation services and this recent venture highlights its forward thinking approach.

Innovation – key in the neurorehabilitation area

Also commenting on the recent partnership, Anshul Dayal, Co-founder of Neuromersiv, added: “We are really excited to be partnering with a progressive organisation like Askham to trial our VR technology. The partnership will not only provide us with the opportunity to gain insights on our product from clinicians working on the forefront of improving lives, but also provide us with a springboard for our broader commercialisation strategy in the United Kingdom and Europe.”

Sara continued: “In the world of rehabilitation, innovation is paramount and to see the capabilities of technology develop over the years is a testament to the creative minds in the industry. Neuromersiv is looking to use its expertise for the betterment of neurorehabilitation patients — something we also pride ourselves on at Askham — making this the perfect meeting of minds.”

Another successful partnership was the one with MS Society. You can read more about it here.

If you’d like to find out more about the rehab services that we offer at Askham Rehab, please browse the website or contact a member of our team.

We’re always welcoming new residents and staff into our growing community. For further information, please contact 01354 740269.