title: Virtual Reality Training With Three-Dimensional Video Games Improves Postural Balance and Lower Extremity Strength in Community-Dwelling Older Adults.
abstract: Avatar-based three-dimensional technology is a new approach to improve physical function in older adults. The aim of this study was to use three-dimensional video gaming technology in virtual reality training to improve postural balance and lower extremity strength in a population of community-dwelling older adults. The experimental group participated in the virtual reality training program for 60 min, twice a week, for 6 weeks. Both experimental and control groups were given three times for falls prevention education at the first, third, and fifth weeks. The experimental group showed significant improvements not only in static and dynamic postural balance but also lower extremity strength (p < .05). Furthermore, the experimental group was improved to overall parameters compared with the control group (p < .05). Therefore, three-dimensional video gaming technology might be beneficial for improving postural balance and lower extremity strength in community-dwelling older adults.
authors.forename: Yongwoo
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.forename: Wonjae
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Choi
authors.forename: Kyeongjin
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.forename: Changho
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Song
authors.forename: Seungwon
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Lee
mesh_terms: D000058:Accidental Falls / Q000517:prevention & control; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D057187:Independent Living / Q000523:psychology; D035002:Lower Extremity / Q000503:physiopathology; D008297:Male; D053580:Muscle Strength; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care; D004856:Postural Balance; D000066908:Simulation Training / Q000379:methods*; D018910:Video Games; D000076142:Virtual Reality
keywords: 3-dimensional; falls; older adults; postural balance; virtual reality