Bioness Integrated Therapy System (BITS)

After an injury or neurological condition, tasks that require focus, coordination or quick reactions may feel more difficult. The Bioness Integrated Therapy System (BITS) is an interactive therapy tool we use at Brooks Rehabilitation. It helps you improve cognitive skills, coordination and response time during rehabilitation.

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What is Bioness Integrated Therapy System (BITS) therapy?

BITS is a touchscreen-based therapy system that uses interactive exercises to help improve how your brain and body work together. You respond to visual prompts on a screen using your hands, eyes or whole body, depending on the activity.

The system tracks how quickly and accurately you respond, providing you and your therapist with real-time feedback. This helps guide exercises that improve coordination, attention and reaction time.

Who BITS therapy helps

Because BITS can be adjusted to different levels of difficulty, it may be used at various stages of recovery. It can be used for occupational, speech or physical therapy, depending on your needs. BITS may also be helpful for people who have difficulty with attention, reaction time or hand-eye coordination.

This technology may help to improve cognitive and motor skills for people with:

Brain injuries, including traumatic brain injury (TBI)
Neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s disease or multiple sclerosis (MS)
Orthopedic injuries affecting coordination and movement
Stroke
Vestibular disorders, including dizziness and vertigo

How BITS therapy works

BITS includes a large touchscreen and an optional balance training component. During therapy, you may touch targets, track moving objects or respond to visual cues on the screen. These activities challenge your attention, coordination and reaction time. As you progress, the speed and complexity of the tasks can be adjusted to match your abilities.

For balance training, your therapist may place a sensor on your body or on equipment such as a balance platform. As you shift your weight or adjust your posture, your movements control activities on the screen. This allows you to practice balance, trunk control and reaching while receiving real-time feedback.

Your therapist can adjust the speed, difficulty and type of activity based on your needs and goals. As your abilities improve, the exercises become more challenging.

BITS provides immediate feedback during therapy, helping therapists measure performance and track progress over time.

Key benefits of BITS therapy

BITS allows you to practice cognitive and physical skills at the same time, supporting more functional recovery.

BITS therapy can help:

Improve hand-eye coordination
Increase reaction time and processing speed
Strengthen attention and focus
Support coordination between thinking and movement
Provide engaging, interactive therapy activities

What to expect with BITS therapy

Before your session, your therapist will explain the activity and position you in front of the touchscreen system.

During therapy, you may:

Complete interactive exercises that combine movement and thinking
Follow visual patterns or moving objects
Touch or reach for targets on the screen
Respond to prompts that require quick decisions

Some activities may feel fast-paced, while others focus on accuracy and control. Your therapist will adjust each exercise based on your progress, helping you build confidence and improve performance over time.

How Brooks supports your recovery with BITS therapy

At Brooks Rehabilitation, your care is designed to help you build coordination, attention and response skills that support everyday activities. Our goal is for you to return to daily activities with confidence.

You can expect a team that:

Customizes your therapy plan to your unique needs: We adjust exercises based on your performance, progress and goals.
Uses a targeted approach to rehabilitation therapy: We incorporate technology like BITS to improve how your brain and body work together.
Works with industry leaders: Our experts bring scientifically supported technologies into your care. We also help develop new tools that meet patient needs and support the highest level of recovery.

FAQs about BITS therapy

How does BITS improve coordination and reaction time?

BITS uses interactive exercises that require quick responses to visual cues. This helps train your brain and body to work together more efficiently.

What is a BITS session like?

During therapy, you interact with a touchscreen by reaching, tapping or responding to visual prompts. Some exercises focus on speed, while others focus on accuracy and control.

Where is BITS available?

BITS may be available in both inpatient and outpatient settings, depending on your treatment plan. Availability may very by location. Get in touch with our team to learn more.

Getting started at Brooks Rehabilitation

Find out more about becoming a patient. You can also contact us to learn about BITS and have access to our advanced technology during your rehabilitation.