Efficacy of Wii-Fit on Static and Dynamic Balance in Community Dwelling Older Veterans: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Trial
Background/Objectives. Balance problems are well-established modifiable risk factors for falls, which are common in older adults. The objective of this study was to establish the efficacy of a Wii-Fit interactive video-game-led physical exercise program to improve balance in older Veterans. Methods....
Saved in:
Main Authors: | Kalpana P. Padala, Prasad R. Padala, Shelly Y. Lensing, Richard A. Dennis, Melinda M. Bopp, Christopher M. Parkes, Mark K. Garrison, Patricia M. Dubbert, Paula K. Roberson, Dennis H. Sullivan |
---|---|
Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
Published: |
Wiley
2017-01-01
|
Series: | Journal of Aging Research |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2017/4653635 |
Tags: |
Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
|
Similar Items
-
Wii-Fit for Improving Gait and Balance in an Assisted Living Facility: A Pilot Study
by: Kalpana P. Padala, et al.
Published: (2012-01-01) -
A Wii™-Related Clay-Shoveler's Fracture
by: Christopher N. Brown, et al.
Published: (2009-01-01) -
Effect of the Wii Sports Resort on Mobility and Health-Related Quality of Life in Moderate Stroke
by: Iratxe Unibaso-Markaida, et al.
Published: (2021-01-01) -
The N-Terminal Domain of Y-Box Binding Protein-1 Induces Cell Cycle Arrest in G2/M Phase by Binding to Cyclin D1
by: Payal Khandelwal, et al.
Published: (2009-01-01) -
Using a Mobile Phone as a “Wii-like” Controller for Playing Games on a Large Public Display
by: Tamas Vajk, et al.
Published: (2008-01-01)