Exertion games, also referred to as exergames, have become popular because they
combine physical activity (PA) with game mechanics, such as actions, challenges, and …

Background There has been a rapid increase in research on the use of virtual reality (VR)
and gaming technology as a complementary tool in exercise and rehabilitation in the elderly …

There are a growing number of seniors and a growing need for health-related ICT
(Information and Communication Technology) solutions to allow seniors to live …

Serious games (exergames) have the potential to be effective for postural balance and
increasing muscle strength. Several games have been developed to increase physical …

Aim The aim of this systematic review was to understand the exergames that can be applied
to the pre-frail and frail elderly people, to evaluate whether these games have a positive …

Aims The aim of this review is to synthesize and evaluate effectiveness of exergaming on
balance, lower limb functional mobility and functional independence in individuals with …

In recent years there has been significant interest in assessing the impact of exergames on
the healthcare of older adults. This scoping review aims to present an overview of the …

One in three older adults fall annually, in part due to impairments in the physiological
systems that make up the postural control (PC) system. Exercise, particularly balance …

Objective: We studied which games and underlying game mechanics are considered
motivating by older adults, so that designers and therapists make informed choices when …

Despite frequent use of exergames in intervention studies to improve physical function in
older adults, we lack knowledge about the movements performed during exergaming. This …