[HTML][HTML] Virtual reality exergame in older patients with hypertension: a preliminary study to determine load intensity and blood pressure

S Vorwerg-Gall, O Stamm, M Haink - BMC geriatrics, 2023 - Springer
Background Lifestyle changes and physical activity can make an important contribution to
reducing the risk factor for high blood pressure (BP). Whether virtual reality (VR) exergames …

Virtual reality sickness evaluation in exergames for older hypertensive patients: a comparative study of training methods in a virtual environment

O Stamm, S Vorwerg - International Conference on Human-Computer …, 2021 - Springer
Virtual Reality (VR) sickness is an exclusive problem in immersive VR. However, the target
group of hypertensive patients is a particularly vulnerable group that could be more sensitive …

[HTML][HTML] 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 …

[HTML][HTML] Usability and acceptance of exergames using different types of training among older hypertensive patients in a simulated mixed reality

O Stamm, S Vorwerg, M Haink, K Hildebrand… - Applied Sciences, 2022 - mdpi.com
Virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR) exergames are promising tools for increasing training
motivation. However, the use of exergames with mixed reality (MR) headsets remains under …

[HTML][HTML] Feasibility randomized controlled trial of a virtual reality exergame to improve physical and cognitive functioning in older people

A Liepa, J Tang, I Jaundaldere, E Dubinina… - Acta Gymnica, 2022 - gymnica.upol.cz
Background: Falls risk becomes more common with age and is associated with higher rates
of disability, mortality, and healthcare costs. Exergames have shown to elicit improvements …

[HTML][HTML] Impact of immersive virtual reality games or traditional physical exercise on cardiovascular and autonomic responses, enjoyment and sleep quality: a …

JÁ Rubio-Arias, A Verdejo-Herrero… - Virtual Reality, 2024 - Springer
Objectives: To assess the potential of immersive virtual reality (IVR) in achieving moderate
exercise intensity, and 2) to examine the acute effects of two IVR exergame sessions …

Comparison of college students' blood pressure, perceived exertion, and psychosocial outcomes during virtual reality, exergaming, and traditional exercise: an …

DJ McDonough, ZC Pope, N Zeng, W Liu… - Games for Health …, 2020 - liebertpub.com
Objective: Integrating novel technologies, such as virtual reality (VR), into traditional
exercise apparatuses (eg, stationary bikes) may assist in promoting physical activity (PA) …

[HTML][HTML] Virtual reality rehabilitation and exergames—Physical and psychological impact on fall prevention among the elderly—A literature review

J Piech, K Czernicki - Applied Sciences, 2021 - mdpi.com
The present review is aimed at the effectiveness of virtual reality (VR) and exergames in the
prevention of falls among the elderly. Falls become a significant problem in the aging …

[HTML][HTML] 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 …

Acute hemodynamic effects of virtual reality–based therapy in patients of cardiovascular rehabilitation: a cluster randomized crossover trial

MMA da Cruz, AL Ricci-Vitor, GLB Borges… - Archives of physical …, 2020 - Elsevier
Objective To analyze the acute hemodynamic effects of adding virtual reality–based therapy
(VRBT) using exergames for patients undergoing cardiac rehabilitation (CR). Design …