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Abstract
Studies have shown that functional strength and balance exercises can reduce the risk of falling in older people if they are done on a regular basis. However, the repetitive nature of these exercises; combined with the inherent lack of feedback of progress may discourage seniors from exercising in the home, thereby rendering such an intervention ineffective. This study hypothesizes that the use of visual feedback and multimodal games will be more effective in encouraging adherence to home rehabilitation than standard care; thereby promoting independence and improving the quality of life in older adults at risk of falling.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 79 |
Pages (from-to) | 36-43 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Trials |
Volume | 14 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 19 Mar 2013 |
Keywords
- falls
- rehabilitation
- games
- visualization
- inertial sensors
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Promoting Physical independence by involving users in rehabilitation through dynamic visualisations of movement data
Rowe, P. (Principal Investigator), Bowers, R. (Co-investigator) & Jones, L. (Researcher)
5/01/10 → 31/10/13
Project: Research