10/09/2026
Patients at our hospital are welcoming a new digital rehabilitation system which is being trialled on our wards.
Our physiotherapists and occupational therapists started using the Strolll digital therapeutic platform on Wards 1 and 7 last week.
The platform uses augmented reality (AR). Patients are provided with a pair of glasses, which can project AR imagery to create exercises, controlled by the therapist.
Many of the exercises are similar to computer or arcade games, and include activities such as basketball and ‘whack-a-mole’-style hot buttons.
The first patient to try the AR exercises was Margaret Fuller from Lowestoft, who tried three different exercises, including one which tested co-ordination by presenting molehills which needed to be stamped on – and tortoises that had to be dodged to avoid losing points.
“It’s excellent,” said Margaret. “When I had finished the exercises, I could really feel it in my arms – they gave me quite a ‘work out.
“I think it will prove extremely popular. When I had finished, I actually wanted to do more. It was fun – and made me want to push myself.”
Also enjoying the new Strolll system was Dylan Turner, who tried several exercises including a game involving punching boxes to exercise the upper body, and throwing basketballs at a hoop, for upper body exercise and balance.
“It was cool,” said Dylan. “It’s fun and really got my arms moving but can get quite tiring, especially on a warm day!”
Staff delivering the AR exercises received training from Strolll representatives earlier this month – and were also impressed with the system.
Senior Physiotherapist Okechukwu Nwafor, who delivered one of the first physio sessions using the equipment, said: “Strolll will transform the way our patients engage with therapy sessions, making therapy more interactive and motivating while supporting mobility and functional recovery.”
The new system has been introduced to the Trust by Integrated Therapies and Dietetics Clinical Lead Jennifer Lloyd.
“I am so excited to be launching Strolll on the wards,” she said. “Seeing our first patients try it on, and watching the shift from polite curiosity to enthusiasm, was fantastic.
“Hopefully this tool will help us keep patients more active, prevent deconditioning and get our people home faster and fitter.”
The system allows therapists to monitor the progress of their patients as it records everything from steps taken to reaction times, and has a variety of exercises for gait, balance and motor and cognitive skills.
It can be used to help patients who are mobile, as well as those who are bed-bound. There are incentives such as personal score boards – and even rounds-of-applause when tasks are successfully completed.
Initially, the platform will be used on Ward 1 (stroke unit) and Ward 4 – but it is hoped that it will be rolled out further as part of a two-year programme funded by the James Paget Hospital Charity.
“This has been a year in the making, and a huge thank you to all the colleagues that have supported with the implementation (digital, clinical safety, information governance and IPAC to name a few). A massive thank you as well to the JPUH Charity for the funding,” added Jennifer.
The platform has been developed by UK-based medical technology company Strolll, which specialises in using augmented reality (AR) for neurological rehabilitation.
Our photos show patient Dylan Turner gets ready to throw a basketball, helped by Senior Physiotherapist Okechukwu Nwafor and Dylan's view through the Strolll glasses after throwing the basketball towards the hoop.
