Journal article
Six Weeks of Unsupervised Nintendo Wii Fit Gaming is Effective at Improving Balance in Independent Older Adults
Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, Vol.23(1), pp.153-158
2015
Abstract
Objective: To determine the effectiveness of unsupervised Nintendo Wii Fit balance training in older adults. Methods: Forty-one older adults were recruited from local retirement villages and educational settings to participate in a six-week two-group repeated measures study. The Wii group (n = 19, 75±6 years) undertook 30 min of unsupervised Wii balance gaming three times per week in their retirement village while the comparison group (n = 22, 74±5 years) continued with their usual exercise program. Participants' balance abilities were assessed pre- and postintervention. Results: The Wii Fit group demonstrated significant improvements (P < .05) in timed up-and-go, left single-leg balance, lateral reach (left and right), and gait speed compared with the comparison group. Reported levels of enjoyment following game play increased during the study. Conclusion: Six weeks of unsupervised Wii balance training is an effective modality for improving balance in independent older adults
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- Title
- Six Weeks of Unsupervised Nintendo Wii Fit Gaming is Effective at Improving Balance in Independent Older Adults
- Authors
- Vaughan P Nicholson (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and EngineeringMark McKean (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and EngineeringJohn B Lowe (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and EngineeringChristine Fawcett (Author) - Sunshine Coast HospitalBrendan J Burkett (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
- Publication details
- Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, Vol.23(1), pp.153-158
- Publisher
- Human Kinetics
- Date published
- 2015
- DOI
- 10.1123/JAPA.2013-0148
- ISSN
- 1063-8652
- Organisation Unit
- School of Health - High Performance Sport; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy; School of Health - Sports & Exercise Science; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99449080802621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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