Rehabilitation and recuperative care

Find out our unique medical solution to work efficiently in reeducative institutions with patients suffering from cerebral lesions. Our virtual reality solutions are made to respond to the health institutions needs who are working with brain-damaged patients or with cognitive disorders. Our tools are made for all the healthcare professionals who are working on readaptation (Neuropsychologists, ergotherapists, physiotherapists, psychomotor therapists…). Our software helps to optimize the brain-damaged patients on autonomy and rehabilitation. All of our applications are certified as Class 1 medical devices. We also guarantee a high level of data’s protection with having a software made to host personal health data.

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VIRTUAL REALITY FOR REHABILITATION

For quite a long time, health’s definition was the sickness’ absence. This concept has brought care based on symptoms suppression.

Since 1946, the World Health Organization defines health as “ a complete state of physical, mental and social well-being, and not only an absence of sickness or disability”. With this idea, medical care evolve to the patient’s global care integrating the well-being concept and life conditions.

Brain-damages, whatever the causes (trauma, cardio-vascular accident, inflammation, tumor, substance’s taken…), they mostly have serious sequelaes.

Cardio-vascular accidents is the principal adult cause of disability. Head injuries are the primary cause for those less than 45 years old. Moreover, multiple sclerosis is the first non-traumatic disability in young adults. Brain lesions consequences depend on each case, but there often is:

  • Physical disorders : Motors, practicals, balance, senses
  • Cognitive disorders : lack of executive functions, languages, memory, attention
  • Behavioral disorders : apathy, lack of inhibition…
  • Psycho-affective disorders : anxio-depressive symptoms, anhedonia…


Since 2015, C2Care has wanted to develop virtual reality software for well-being and health. After creating virtual reality therapeutic software for mental health, mostly made for virtual reality exposure therapies (VRET), we offer rehabilitation and readaptation solutions in the global care.

VIRTUAL REALITY AND REHABILITATION : FEASIBILITY AND EFFICIENCY, FROM THE SCIENTIFIC EYE

Reeducation profesional are confronted with a lack in the ecological validity of the tools proposed in neuropsychology.

Indeed, sometimes some people with daily life issues have results saying there is no pathology, particularly when the neuropsychological evaluation is made in a calm and in non-distracted environment (Manchester & al., 2014).

The problem is the same in cognitive remediation. Some ecological tasks require a lot of time and human needs, and there eventually is, some risks for the patients.

Medical applications in virtual reality offers an immersing experience in a context where it’s possible to work on specific cognitive functions or, in contrary, to a combination of cognitive tasks (Renison & al., 2012).

Virtual reality also gives a total control of all the stimuli and of the patient’s response, which allows you to adapt the exercise difficulties to your patient’s abilities. Moreover, a better skill transfer as paper-pencil exercises in daily life has been noticed (Schultheis & Rizzo, 2001).
This solution isn’t expensive, doesn’t require much time and many people, and guarantees people’s safety. Many studies have proved the virtual reality remediation’s efficiency on different population:

  • Cardio-vascular accident (Laver & al., 2011 ; Massetti & al., 2018)
  • Traumatic brain injuries (Alashram & al., 2019 ; Maggio & al., 2019)
  • Mild cognitive impairement (Moreno & al., 2019)
  • Alzheimer disease (Moreno & al., 2019)
  • Other neurological pathologies : cerebral palsy, spinal cord injuries (Massetti & al., 2018)
  • Schizophrenia (Brun & al., 2017)

Functional reeducation

C2Motion is composed of environments made to work on patient’s mobility and proprioception. Many functionalities are made to be able to evaluate different physical abilities.

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Vestibular physical therapy

C2Motion offers different environments for the profesional to treat vestibular disorders.

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Cognitive and motor’s reeducation

A supermarket ecological environment is available in C2Neuro. Different functions can be worked in, like executive functions, working memory, orientation, spatial navigation, practical abilities and grip.

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Motor’s disorder care

Many environments can be found for shelf placement, article or objects input to stimulate practical and grip abilities.

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Evaluating the ability to drive again

Virtual reality can reproduce different driving situations with various conditions. C2Drive evaluates the risk’s level and the abilities to drive on different types of roads (highway, city, bridge…)

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Cognitive Stimulation

C2Brain offers the possibility to stimulate patients’ cognitive abilities through easy, ludic and motivating games.

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Hypnosis and relaxation

C2hypno is composed with different relaxing environments made, in particular, to decrease anxio-depressive disorders. Moreover, these environments can also be used to handle pain.

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FAQ

Virtual reality (VR) is an innovative technology that enables patients to be exposed to immersive and controlled environments, facilitating the management of numerous psychological and psychiatric disorders. Its use in mental health offers several advantages:
  • Gradual and Controlled Exposure: VR allows patients to confront anxiety-inducing situations in a secure environment, gradually adjusting the intensity of stimuli to promote habituation and emotional regulation.
  • Realistic and Reproducible Environments: Unlike traditional techniques, VR provides immersive scenarios that can be consistently reproduced, ensuring a coherent and effective approach.
  • Increased Patient Engagement: The interactive and immersive nature of VR enhances treatment adherence and motivates patients to continue their therapy.
  • Personalized Treatment: Virtual environments can be adapted to meet the specific needs of each patient.
  • Versatile Applications: VR is used to treat anxiety disorders (phobias, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorders), addictions, mood disorders, and even cognitive remediation.
The use of virtual reality in healthcare is not new! It has been studied and utilized for over 30 years in the medical and psychological fields. As early as the 1990s, researchers began exploring its potential for treating anxiety disorders, particularly phobias and post-traumatic stress disorder. Since then, numerous scientific studies have confirmed its effectiveness in addressing various psychiatric, neurological, and cognitive disorders.
Today, VR is widely integrated into therapeutic and medical practices, with clinically validated protocols. It is used in hospitals, clinics, and psychologists' offices worldwide to provide patients with innovative, effective, and safe treatments.
To use virtual reality, one must immerse themselves in a virtual environment. There are several ways to achieve this.
In the past, the CAVE system (Cave Automatic Virtual Environment), a 3D setup consisting of multiple screen walls, was the primary method used. This system allowed users to be fully immersed in the virtual world, with their movements detected in real-time. However, this technology was expensive and not widely accessible.
Since around 2016, with the introduction of virtual reality headsets like the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive, VR has become much more accessible. These headsets immerse users in virtual reality through an enclosed screen that projects digital images. The user's head movements are tracked, enabling them to look around and interact with the environment as they would in the real world.
Today, VR headsets are wireless and standalone, providing maximum comfort and ease of use without requiring external sensors or cables.
A virtual environment is an immersive digital simulation created through virtual reality. It allows users to navigate in a 3D space that accurately replicates everyday situations or specific contexts.
In mental health, these environments are designed to help individuals gradually face certain situations, manage their emotions, or enhance cognitive skills. By interacting with these virtual spaces, patients can engage in meaningful experiences tailored to their needs.
You need to equip yourself with a virtual reality headset. Our software is compatible with Meta Quest 2, 3, and 3S. 
You will then only need an internet connection. 
Numerous studies confirm that virtual reality is safe to use. However, some restrictions are in place to protect users from potential adverse effects.
For instance, individuals with epilepsy and pregnant women should avoid this type of therapy.
As with any immersive technology, prolonged use may cause visual fatigue or mild discomfort, particularly for those sensitive to motion sickness. Therefore, it is recommended to take regular breaks and adjust session durations according to individual needs.
Virtual environments are designed to be gradual and controlled, minimizing the risk of excessive anxiety. Most users quickly adapt to immersion and experience the benefits of this innovative approach from the first sessions.
Anxiety disorders and phobias can be effectively treated using virtual reality. Patients are gradually and progressively exposed to anxiety-inducing situations in various environments while remaining in a safe space. This process helps develop a sense of habituation, ultimately reducing or even eliminating anxiety over time.
Behavioral and substance addictions can also be addressed through virtual reality. By incorporating synthetic stimuli into the environments that trigger craving responses, patients struggling with addiction can work on their cravings to diminish the urge to consume.
Additionally, multiple environments—such as bars, casinos, and social settings—enable cognitive work on dysfunctional beliefs associated with specific temptation scenarios.
Regarding eating disorders, virtual reality software helps target key etiological factors, such as body dysmorphia, allocentric lock (a tendency to focus on others rather than oneself), and food cravings.
Currently, our TERV (Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy) solutions include multiple software programs designed to address critical psychiatric, psychological, and neuropsychological determinants such as relaxation, cognitive stimulation, behavioral activation, and social skills training.
Reminiscence therapy is also a major therapeutic tool in treating depression. By allowing patients to relive sensations linked to past pleasurable activities (such as sports, driving, or traveling), virtual reality stimulates hypoactive brain areas, enhancing therapeutic success. VR serves as an excellent mediator for reigniting engagement in enjoyable activities.
Moreover, cognitive stimulation for elderly individuals is another area where virtual reality proves beneficial. By leveraging technology to make stimulation activities more engaging and accessible, patients and nursing home residents can improve executive functions and memory through specially designed applications.
Today, virtual reality in mental health care is advancing rapidly. Researchers, clinicians, and developers continue to explore new therapeutic targets to offer innovative and effective treatment solutions in the near future.
VR can be used by all healthcare professionals assisting patients with anxiety, phobias, post-traumatic stress disorders, addictions, or other psychological challenges.
It is particularly beneficial for psychologists, psychiatrists, neuropsychologists, specialized nurses, as well as psychomotor therapists, physiotherapists, dietitians, sophrologists, and hypnotherapists. With a wide range of immersive environments, VR enhances therapeutic approaches and provides innovative tools to improve patient care.
Healthcare providers incorporating virtual reality exposure therapy (VRET) expand their range of treatment options. VRET is a well-established therapeutic technique with scientific validation from cognitive-behavioral therapy research.
  • Professional Differentiation: Integrating VR into practice allows therapists to stand out from traditional treatment options.
  • Scientific Validation: VRET is backed by extensive research, reinforcing its credibility as an effective treatment method.
  • Improved Patient Engagement: The interactive nature of VR fosters greater patient involvement in therapy.
  • Time-Saving: VR provides direct access to various exposure environments without needing external logistics.

One of the considerable advantages of virtual reality is that it is effective on a wide spectrum of populations. Existing data from the literature on the subject shows us that it is entirely possible to expose a wide age group to virtual reality, with real therapeutic benefits.

The studies attest, in fact, to excellent feasibility and significant results; particularly in adults, in the treatment of anxiety disorders (including school phobia), autism, addictions, eating disorders, neuropsychological disorders, psychotic disorders and mood disorders.

The results are identical for adolescents with a significant added value concerning therapeutic engagement where virtual reality promotes adolescents' interest in their therapy.

Among elderly subjects, study results encourage the use of virtual reality with the aim of working on cognitive stimulation, on behavioral disorders but also on anxiety.

One of the major advantages of virtual reality is its effectiveness across a broad spectrum of the population. Existing literature on the subject shows that virtual reality can be used with individuals of various age groups, providing significant therapeutic benefits.
Studies confirm excellent feasibility and significant results, particularly among adults in the treatment of anxiety disorders (including school phobia), autism, addictions, eating disorders, neuropsychological disorders, psychotic disorders, and mood disorders.
The results are equally promising for adolescents, with a notable advantage in terms of therapeutic engagement, as virtual reality enhances their interest and participation in treatment.
For older adults, research supports the use of virtual reality to improve cognitive stimulation, behavioral disorders, and anxiety management.
However, people with epilepsy and pregnant individuals are not advised to undergo this type of therapy.
Yes, all our environments are grouped within a single application.
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