XR4REHAB Podcast Series

In this episode of the XR4REHAB podcast series, Syl Slatman speaks with Prof. Brona Fullen, Associate Professor at University College Dublin and an internationally recognised expert in physiotherapy, pain science, rehabilitation, and innovative learning technologies. Her work explores how digital tools, including virtual and extended reality (XR), can enhance both healthcare and education by creating immersive, engaging, and learner-centred experiences. Drawing on her extensive experience in teaching, research, and leading European initiatives, Brona shares how XR is transforming education by enabling students to safely practise complex skills, experience realistic scenarios, and bridge the gap between theory and real-world application. Join us as we explore the opportunities, challenges, and future potential of XR to create more effective, accessible, and impactful learning environments.

Zayna Khayat is a passionate health futurist and changemaker from Toronto, Canada. She is reshaping how we think about the future of health and care. With bold ideas and a relentless drive to challenge conventional orthodoxy, she inspires people and organizations to build a better healthcare system for everyone.Remco Hoogendijk, innvation manager at the Sint Maartenskliniek and president of XR4REHAB is interviewing Zayna in this podcast.

Meet Professor Robert Stone, XR Pioneer since 1987. Expert in Human Factors, Industrial, Defence and Medical XR, and Haptics.

Daniel Harvie is a Pain Scientist and Lecturer in Physiotherapy at the University of South Australia. His research focuses on exploring new approaches to treating persistent pain using virtual reality and sensory training approaches. According to Scopus Researcher Discovery, Dan is equal third most published researcher in the field of “Chronic Pain and Virtual Reality”. Daniel is a co-author of the book "Pain and Perception: A Closer Look at Why We Hurt". For this podcast Dan is interviewed by Denis Martin, Professor of Rehabilitation of the Centre for Rehabilitation, Teesside University.

Nigel Cowan (Reality Health, Australia) is interviewed by Joseph McVeigh (University College Cork, Ireland) about the use of digital technology to treat chronic pain.

The XR4REHAB Podcast Series will introduce you to some of the thought leaders, researchers and innovators in XR4REHAB. First in line is Ryan Douglas, co-founder of Deepwell TDx, who is interviewed by Remco Hoogendijk. Ryan Douglas shares in this first podcast his views on the creation of XR applications for healthcare.