Immersive virtual reality as physical therapy in older adults: present or future (systematic review)
Increased life expectancy leads to an increase in the number of older adults and in the
prevalence of aging-associated diseases and disabilities. Active aging strategies …
prevalence of aging-associated diseases and disabilities. Active aging strategies …
System immersion in virtual reality-based rehabilitation of motor function in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis
ER Høeg, TM Povlsen, JR Bruun-Pedersen… - Frontiers in Virtual …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
Background: As the elderly population continues to grow, so does the demand for new and
innovative solutions to tackle age-related chronic diseases and disabilities. Virtual Reality …
innovative solutions to tackle age-related chronic diseases and disabilities. Virtual Reality …
Feasibility and effects of an immersive virtual reality exergame program on physical functions in institutionalized older adults: a randomized clinical trial
P Campo-Prieto, JM Cancela-Carral… - Sensors, 2022 - mdpi.com
One of the pillars which underpins active aging is found in the performance of physical
activity. While adherence to physical activity programs has traditionally been low in older …
activity. While adherence to physical activity programs has traditionally been low in older …
Immersive virtual reality as a novel physical therapy approach for nonagenarians: Usability and effects on balance outcomes of a game-based exercise program
P Campo-Prieto, JM Cancela-Carral… - Journal of Clinical …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Physical exercise has been recognized as an important strategy in the promotion of healthy
aging. Positive effects on older adults' motor ability are brought about by engaging their …
aging. Positive effects on older adults' motor ability are brought about by engaging their …
Acceptability, feasibility, and effectiveness of immersive virtual technologies to promote exercise in older adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Context: This review aimed to synthesize the literature on the acceptability, feasibility, and
effectiveness of immersive virtual technologies to promote physical exercise in older people …
effectiveness of immersive virtual technologies to promote physical exercise in older people …
Immersive virtual reality exergame promotes the practice of physical activity in older people: An opportunity during COVID-19
P Campo-Prieto, G Rodríguez-Fuentes… - Multimodal …, 2021 - mdpi.com
Life expectancy has increased in recent years. Physical activity has been postulated as a
key element in active aging strategies. However, adherence to physical exercise programs …
key element in active aging strategies. However, adherence to physical exercise programs …
Effectiveness and feasibility of virtual reality and gaming system use at home by older adults for enabling physical activity to improve health-related domains: a …
Background: use of virtual reality and commercial gaming systems (VR/gaming) at home by
older adults is receiving attention as a means of enabling physical activity. Objective: to …
older adults is receiving attention as a means of enabling physical activity. Objective: to …
Older adults with cognitive and/or physical impairments can benefit from immersive virtual reality experiences: A feasibility study
L Appel, E Appel, O Bogler, M Wiseman… - Frontiers in …, 2020 - frontiersin.org
Background: Older adults living in long term care, rehabilitation hospitals, and seniors'
residences often experience reduced mobility, sometimes resulting in confinement indoors …
residences often experience reduced mobility, sometimes resulting in confinement indoors …
Non-immersive virtual reality for rehabilitation of the older people: a systematic review into efficacy and effectiveness
R Bevilacqua, E Maranesi, GR Riccardi… - Journal of clinical …, 2019 - mdpi.com
Objective: the objective of this review is to analyze the advances in the field of rehabilitation
through virtual reality, while taking into account non-immersive systems, as evidence have …
through virtual reality, while taking into account non-immersive systems, as evidence have …
Effects of virtual reality sessions on the quality of life, happiness, and functional fitness among the older people: a randomized controlled trial from Taiwan
Abstract Background and Objective Ageing is a complex process with physical,
psychological, and social changes, which can lead to diseases and disability, and further …
psychological, and social changes, which can lead to diseases and disability, and further …