YY Chao, YK Scherer… - Journal of aging and …, 2015 - journals.sagepub.com
Objective: The purpose of this review is to summarize and synthesize the impact of using the Nintendo Wii™ exergames in older adults. Method: A database search was conducted to …
Fall injuries are responsible for physical dysfunction, significant disability, and loss of independence among elderly. Poor postural control is one of the major risk factors for falling …
Exertion games, also referred to as exergames, have become popular because they combine physical activity (PA) with game mechanics, such as actions, challenges, and …
SD Choi, L Guo, D Kang, S Xiong - Applied ergonomics, 2017 - Elsevier
Training balance and promoting physical activities in the elderly can contribute to fall- prevention. Due to the low adherence of conventional physical therapy, fall interventions …
Postural instability is one of the cardinal signs in Parkinson's disease (PD). It can be present even at diagnosis, but becomes more prevalent and worsens with disease progression. It …
G Pichierri, K Murer, ED de Bruin - BMC geriatrics, 2012 - Springer
Background Computer-based interventions have demonstrated consistent positive effects on various physical abilities in older adults. This study aims to compare two training groups that …
ED de Bruin, D Schoene, G Pichierri… - Zeitschrift für Gerontologie …, 2010 - doc.rero.ch
Virtual augmented exercise, an emerging technology that can help to promote physical activity and combine the strengths of indoor and outdoor exercise, has recently been …
Background There is mounting evidence that regular physical activity is an important prerequisite for healthy cognitive aging. Consequently, the finding that almost one-third of …
AE Staiano, R Flynn - Games for health journal, 2014 - liebertpub.com
Abstract Background: Active videogames (AVGs) may be useful for promoting physical activity for therapeutic uses, including for balance, rehabilitation, and management of illness …