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Physiological and Perceptual Responses to Single-player vs. Multiplayer Exergaming

open access: yesFrontiers in Sports and Active Living, 2022
RationaleSince many modern exergames include a multiplayer component, this study aimed to compare the physiological and perceptual responses between playing a cycling exergame alone or with others.MethodsIn this randomized crossover study, 15 healthy ...
Aarón Soria Campo   +5 more
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Therapeutic Exergaming [PDF]

open access: yes2009 Sixth International Workshop on Wearable and Implantable Body Sensor Networks, 2009
Exercise therapy is prescribed by physiotherapists and rehabilitation practitioners as part of the treatment programme for many movement impairment disorders. Poor adherence and inadequate exercise technique often result in poor outcomes for these patients and delays their return to full physical function.
Brendan O'Huiginn   +4 more
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Development and Validation of the Reasons to Exergame (RTEX) Scale in Young Adults: Exploratory Factors Analysis

open access: yesJMIR Serious Games, 2020
BackgroundExergaming is associated with positive health benefits; however, little is known about what motivates young people to exergame. ObjectiveThis study aimed to develop a new Reasons to Exergame (RTEX) scale and describe its ...
O'Loughlin, Erin   +6 more
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Can Gaming Get You Fit?

open access: yesFrontiers in Physiology, 2020
RationaleExergaming may be a viable alternative to more traditional exercise. As high-intensity exercise can provide substantial health benefits, the purpose of this study was to investigate the long-term effectiveness of providing inactive adults with ...
Jonathan Berg   +5 more
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A Proof of Concept Combined Using Mixed Reality for Personalized Neurorehabilitation of Cerebellar Ataxic Patients

open access: yesSensors, 2023
Background: Guidelines for degenerative cerebellar ataxia neurorehabilitation suggest intensive coordinative training based on physiotherapeutic exercises. Scientific studies demonstrate virtual exergaming therapeutic value.
Michela Franzò   +5 more
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Exergaming and education: a relational model for games selection and evaluation

open access: yesFrontiers in Psychology, 2023
Exergaming, or technology-driven physical exercise, has gained popularity in recent years. Its applications include physical education, health promotion, and rehabilitation.
Daniel H. K. Chow, Stephen K. F. Mann
doaj   +1 more source

Multi-Exergames to Set Targets and Supplement the Intensified Conventional Balance Training in Patients With Stroke: A Randomized Pilot Trial

open access: yesFrontiers in Psychology, 2020
People who survive a stroke usually suffer movement disorders resulting in involuntary abnormal movements. Intensive and repetitive physiotherapy is often a key to functional restoration of movements.
Imre Cikajlo   +4 more
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Exploring factors related to non‐adherence to exergaming in patients with chronic heart failure

open access: yesESC Heart Failure, 2021
Aims This study aimed to explore factors related to non‐adherence to exergaming in patients with heart failure. Methods and results Data from patients in the exergame group in the HF‐Wii trial were used. Adherence to exergaming was defined as playing 80%
Tiny Jaarsma   +6 more
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Exergames for telerehabilitation

open access: yesCoRR, 2020
Recent advancements in technology have improved the connectivity between humans enhancing the transfer of information. Leveraging these technological marvels in the healthcare industry has led to the development of telehealth allowing patients and clinicians to receive and administer treatment remotely. Telerehabilitation is a subset of telehealth that
openaire   +2 more sources

The feasibility, acceptability and outcomes of exergaming among individuals with cancer: a systematic review

open access: yesBMC Cancer, 2018
Background Individuals with cancer have reduced quality of life, functionality, range of motion, strength, and an increase in pain and fatigue. Exergaming appears to be an effective rehabilitation tool for Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis and post-
Daniel Tough   +5 more
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