One year after Paris, Olympic champion Amit Elor reflects on how the Immergo platform has evolved

One year ago, just two days after making history as the youngest Olympic wrestling champion ever, Amit Elor jumped into Immergo's VR physical rehabilitation prototype from Paris. Today, she returns to share her experience of how the platform has evolved from that early proof-of-concept to a comprehensive alpha release.

In her latest session with Dr. Sean Wells, DPT, the improvements are immediately apparent. What started as a promising but basic prototype has transformed into a sophisticated care platform that addresses real challenges faced by athletes, clients, and healthcare providers.

The Travel Challenge

"We spend so much time traveling, commuting to go out of our way to get physical therapy which truly affects our performance in competition," Amit explains. "The ability to meet in mixed reality, right in our own room to get the physical therapy help that we need is amazing."

This challenge extends far beyond elite athletics. Patients in rural areas, those with mobility limitations, and anyone struggling with access to specialized care face similar barriers. Immergo's platform addresses these fundamental accessibility issues while maintaining the quality of in-person interactions.

Platform Evolution: From Prototype to Alpha

The differences between Amit's Paris experience and today's session are striking. "A year ago, when I was in Paris, right after the Olympics, I got to use the Immergo platform, and I met with Sean, the physical therapist, last year, too, and I could say that there has been a lot of differences," she notes. "Everything is calibrating way faster than I remember and there's multiple different backgrounds."

Key improvements include:

• Significantly faster setup and calibration

• Multiple immersive virtual environments

• Spatial real-time movement visualization

• Enhanced provider tools for client communication

Clinical Efficiency Gains

Perhaps the most significant advancement is the platform's ability to streamline traditional physical therapy processes. Amit observed a dramatic difference in efficiency: "Normally in a physical therapy office, we'll spend 30 to 45 minutes just moving through the angles and measuring them just to get my range of motion. Whereas here with Sean and Immergo, I could see my movements and my range of motion [measures] appearing right above."

The platform's visualization tools provide immediate feedback that isn't available in traditional settings. "The physical therapist, Sean, was also able to draw out my motions, too, so I could easily understand what kind of movement I needed to do," Amit explains. "All of those extra tools really stood out to me because we don't have anything like that in a PT office."

Real-World Applications

While Amit's experience showcases the platform's capabilities for elite athletes, the applications extend to anyone seeking quality movement care:

• Traveling professionals who need consistent access to physical therapy

• Rural clients without nearby specialized providers

• Individuals with mobility limitations who struggle to reach appointments

• Athletes at all levels managing training and recovery schedules

• Anyone recovering from injury who wants engaging, effective rehabilitation

Amit's Recommendation

After experiencing the platform's evolution firsthand, Amit's enthusiasm is clear: "I think people should join the Immergo Alpha release because this is an extremely special opportunity to be able to access physical therapy virtually. And if you have the opportunity to hop onto a waitlist and get access to this opportunity, I would not think twice."

Looking Forward

The journey from Olympic prototype to alpha platform demonstrates how user feedback and clinical validation can transform innovative concepts into practical healthcare solutions. As Immergo continues expanding access through their alpha release, Amit's experience provides a compelling preview of how VR technology can make quality movement care more accessible to everyone. Our focus is more than just technological advancements: it's to solve a fundamental healthcare accessibility challenges that affect millions of people. Whether you're an elite athlete or someone simply seeking better movement care, Immergo's mission is to provide you new possibilities for consistent, high-quality movement care.

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Ready to experience the evolution of physical therapy? Join Immergo's alpha at www.immergolabs.com.