Dr. Carly L.A. Wender

Kessler Foundation

It's no secret that exercise has long-term benefits across a myriad of health outcomes, including physical, mental, and cognitive health. It is especially important for those struggling with chronic health conditions, such as chronic pain or a neurological disorder, to maintain exercise and reap those benefits. My research involves the unique brand of exercise that seamlessly integrates with virtual reality to potentially boost the effects of exercise alone, and to make it more enjoyable. At Kessler Foundation, I am working primarily on two lines of research applying this technique to persons with neurological disorders to 1) improve cognition and 2) improve the lives of those with chronic pain conditions.