Aging is a condition that may be characterized by a decline in physical, sensory, and mental
capacities, while increased morbidity and multimorbidity may be associated with disability. A …

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 Balance training is considered an important means to decrease fall rates in
seniors. Whether virtual reality training (VRT) might serve as an appropriate treatment …

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 …

Background Aging is often accompanied by a decline in sensory, motor and cognitive
functions. These age-and lifestyle-related impairments may lead to reduced daily life …

Recent studies show the promise of VR in improving physical, cognitive, and emotional
health of older adults. However, prior work on optimizing object selection and manipulation …

We present here a comprehensive definition of therapeutic exergames from which a
methodology to create safe exergames for real therapy pathways is derived. Three main …

This paper introduces the development of a customized virtual reality system based on a
serious game which allows the user to carry out physical and cognitive rehabilitation …

We have developed a modular virtual reality gaming application that can be used to
synthesize exercise drills for racket sports. By defining cost terms that are related to the …

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