Creating engaging home exercise options for people with disabilities
Engaging and affordable home exercise environments for people with disabilities
This study is all about helping people with disabilities get more active by creating fun and affordable exercise equipment they can use at home, with cool features like virtual workouts and group classes to make exercising more enjoyable and social.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 1 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Vortant Technologies, LLC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Weaverville, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10921172 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to improve physical activity levels among people with disabilities by developing affordable home exercise equipment that integrates interactive features. The project will explore how virtual workout environments, group classes, and social networking can enhance the exercise experience for individuals with disabilities. By addressing the lack of accessible and engaging exercise options, the research seeks to empower participants to achieve better health outcomes through regular physical activity.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals with physical disabilities who are seeking accessible ways to engage in regular physical activity.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have physical disabilities or those who are unable to use home exercise equipment may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide people with disabilities access to engaging and effective home exercise solutions, improving their overall health and quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in using interactive and engaging exercise programs for improving physical activity levels among people with disabilities, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
Weaverville, United States
- Vortant Technologies, LLC — Weaverville, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Schaefer, Philip R — Vortant Technologies, LLC
- Study coordinator: Schaefer, Philip R
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.