How do MoveR sessions work?

MoveR sessions represent an innovative advance in neurovisual and psychomotor rehabilitation, designed for patients (children, adolescents and adults) with visual, motor or neurodevelopmental disorders.

This is why Dr. Stéphanie Zwillinger wanted this immersive therapy device to be available in her multidisciplinary practice COP9.

Discover in our article how MoveR sessions work!

Setting up a MoveR session

The configuration of a session varies depending on the age of the patient and the therapeutic objectives to be achieved.

The orthoptist gives the patient 3D glasses for certain specific exercises, but these are not necessary for all activities.

A laser pointer is also used as a tool during MoveR sessions.

The session generally lasts between 20 and 30 minutes, with a balance between MoveR activities and paper exercises.

 

The sessions never take place without professional support.

Adapting MoveR sessions

The orthoptist always stays close to the tablet in order to manage the exercises, while actively supporting the child or adult in their activities.

It is essential to regularly collect the child’s feelings to adjust the level of difficulty in real time.

Each MoveR session is unique, because the instructions can be modified or adapted according to needs.

The course of a MoveR session in adult orthoptics

During a classic orthoptic rehabilitation session for an adult, the orthoptist begins by:

  • giving the 3D glasses;

  • choosing a work environment;

  • choosing a fixation target.

If necessary, all these elements can be modified  to increase the difficulty.

Then, the MoveR session solicits eye movements by working on the patient’s pursuit or saccades.

The session continues with training in vergences (convergence and divergence) using movements of the background or the target.

 

Finally, the session ends with a relaxation exercise focused on eye motor skills.

The course of a MoveR session in neurovision

For a child in neurovisual rehabilitation, the orthoptist generally favors work in a standing position.

However, if the child is tired, the work can be done in a sitting position, or even lying down in some cases.

L’orthoptiste propose au jeune patient des activités variées, comme : 

The orthoptist offers the young patient various activities, such as:

  • motion reading exercises ;

  • games involving planets or balls (such as “battle races”) to catch or avoid.

These activities stimulate attention, memorization, discrimination and coordination.

Visual exploration can be done in different settings (sea, forest, letters/numbers) or in motion, such as during a simulation of a walk in the subway.

The exercises are very diverse and can include several instructions simultaneously.

 

During a neurovisual rehabilitation session for a child with learning difficulties, the content is adapted to his specific needs.

The end of a MoveR session

At the end of a MoveR session, children are often reluctant to leave because they are having a lot of fun and want to stay!

Adults appreciate the change compared to traditional rehabilitation, although the adult session is more tiring.

Appointments are generally planned in advance and set regularly, often once a week or every 15 days.

A report is not made after each session, but only after an initial assessment and a final assessment.

Is a MoveR session compatible with traditional orthoptics?

Our orthoptist Justine does not generally only offer MoveR sessions, whether for adults or children!

Alternating between traditional methods, various supports and exercises on paper is also necessary to offer diversified activities and avoid routine.

Why make an appointment for MoveR sessions?

MoveR sessions are designed to improve visual function and its interactions with other essential skills, particularly in the case of coordination disorders.

These disorders can affect daily life, particularly in children with DYS disorders, strabismus, or amblyopia.

Thanks to further examinations, the practitioner can establish a precise diagnosis to identify deficiencies.

For example, a short visual span, often neglected, can limit the ability to read and concentrate.

Once the needs have been identified, specific exercises are proposed to rehabilitate the deficient functions and strengthen visual-motor skills.

MoveR sessions are not limited to correcting symptoms, they also aim to restore overall balance, with tools adapted to each individual.

After a thorough orthoptic assessment, it is possible to prescribe a personalized program for specific needs of each patient.

If you or your child are showing signs of visual discomfort, learning difficulties or motor disorders, don’t wait any longer: make an appointment today to explore the benefits of MoveR sessions.

 

Better vision for better coordination is possible!

Who can benefit from a MoveR session?

This device, used under prescription and supervision of an orthoptist or other health professional, is particularly suited to the needs of children and adults suffering from:

  • learning disorders (dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADHD);
  • pathologies affecting the visual field;
  • neurodevelopmental disorders;
  • difficulties related to ocular motor skills and visual concentration.

COP9 monitoring and MoveR sessions

An initial orthoptic assessment is carried out by our orthoptists Margot and Justine to detect specific disorders and establish a personalized program of MoveR sessions.

This may include eye rehabilitation exercises for patients with visual field disorders or pathologies requiring eye monitoring.

Our orthoptist, in collaboration with our ophthalmologist Dr. Stéphanie Zwillinger at the COP9 ophthalmology practice, adjusts the sessions according to the patient’s evolving needs.

This monitoring is crucial for specific populations, particularly those of school age, in order to optimize their skills and their education.

Margot and Justine, orthoptists COP9

Why did COP9 set up MoveR sessions?

Thanks to immersive technology, MoveR transforms our wall into an interactive 3D space without requiring a virtual reality headset!

The rehabilitation sessions are fun, promote concentration while improving visual fatigue.

They constitute a multidisciplinary and complementary alternative to traditional methods, by integrating vestibular, auditory and motor dimensions.

MoveR offers rehabilitation possibilities in complex cases, by treating motor and visual disorders, such as dyspraxia or attention-related deficiencies.

The exercises are varied and allow you to work on eye movements, binocular vision and spatial exploration.

 

MoveR sessions target essential visual abilities, such as visual acuity, visual perception and coordination of the two eyes.

In conclusion

This technology represents an innovative tool to improve the quality of life of patients by combining screening, rehabilitation and complete monitoring.

 

For more information, it is recommended to make an appointment with an orthoptist or an ophthalmologist to explore the benefits of this therapy.

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