Virtual reality and Celtics Gordon Hayward's rehab

Celtics President Danny Ainge does not shy away from new technology and innovation. Virtual reality (VR) training has been around for several years in college and professional football, and it seems to be taking hold in professional basketball. In his fight to return to the court after a serious ankle injury, Gordon Hayward is going through rigorous physical therapy and rehab, but he is also involved in the use of the latest virtual reality technology.

STRIVR Labs describes their product and service as "Immersive Learning and Training in Virtual Reality". In the sports world, they refer to their technology as "changing the way athletes prepare for competition".

The VR headsets allow players…