SPACES
About SPACES
Advancing Digital Rehabilitation for People with Rare Bone Disorders
Innovative approaches to improve accessibility, functional health and patient-centred care.
SPACES is a European research project investigating the feasibility and functional health impact of Virtual Reality, Videogaming and Telerehabilitation for children and adults living with rare bone disorders (RBDs). By exploring these digital rehabilitation approaches across different healthcare settings, the project aims to contribute to more accessible, personalised and patient-centred care.
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Exploring Digital Rehabilitation
Virtual Reality
Exploring the potential of immersive digital environments in rehabilitation.
Videogaming
Investigating interactive gaming approaches to support rehabilitation activities.
Telerehabilitation
Assessing the potential of remote rehabilitation to improve access to care and support continuity of treatment.
A European Research Collaboration
SPACES brings together six partner institutions from Italy, Portugal and Spain, combining clinical expertise, academic research and patient advocacy.
Through this multidisciplinary collaboration, the project seeks to advance knowledge and explore innovative approaches to rehabilitation for people with rare bone disorders.
Project at a Glance
36 months
Project duration
6 partners
Institutions from Italy, Portugal and Spain
3 digital rehabilitation modalities
Virtual Reality, Videogaming and Telerehabilitation
Children and adults with RBDs
The population at the centre of the project's clinical research
Research & Resources
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The SPACES project has received funding under the framework of the co-funded partnership Transforming Health and Care Systems (THCS), under Grant Agreement No. 101095654 of the European Union's Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Programme.
