(The Eurographics Association, 2021) Rösner, Daniel; Brunnett, Guido; Israel, Steffen; Kaden, Gerd; Kehr, Marko; Kronfeld, Thomas; Orlosky, Jason and Reiners, Dirk and Weyers, Benjamin
We present a prototype of an integrated virtual reality (VR) system which is intended to supplement traditional therapeutic practices for the conservative treatment of idiopathic scoliosis. Our solution is inspired by equine-assisted therapy (hippotherapy) and includes a horse riding simulator, therapist GUI as well as a synchronized visualization using either a conventional monitor or a head-mounted display (HMD) as an output device. A proof-of-concept study indicates that the system could constitute a valuable addition to the practice of physical therapy.