Background In recent years, sports games based on virtual reality (VR) have been widely
used in the prevention and treatment of diseases related to the elderly. However, there …

Objective: To summarize evidence on the effectiveness of virtual reality games and
conventional therapy or no-intervention for fall prevention in the elderly. Data sources: An …

Background: physical therapy interventions that increase functional strength and balance
have been shown to reduce falls in older adults. Aim: this study compared a virtual reality …

Background Balance training is considered an important means to decrease fall rates in
seniors. Whether virtual reality training (VRT) might serve as an appropriate treatment …

Virtual reality (VR) therapies are presently utilized to treat physical and cognitive
impairments among elderly people. This systematic review aims to collect the most recent …

Question What are the effects of immersive virtual reality (IVR) training compared to
conventional physiotherapy on body balance and risk of falls in older adults with balance …

A meta-analysis on Active Video Games (AVG) as a rehabilitative tool does not appear to be
available. This meta-analytic review synthesizes the effectiveness of AVGs on patients' …

Background Virtual reality (VR) training using modern game consoles is an innovative
rehabilitation method for fall-prone elderly people. The aim of this study was to assess the …

Background Deficient balance and fear of falling in elderly people can lead to disturbed
daily activities, falling, and finally reduced quality of life. Therefore, evaluation of low-risk …

Purpose Exercise programs designed for falls prevention have been proven effective in
reducing falls by approximately 21%. Virtual reality may provide a viable alternative …