| Effects of a wobble board-based therapeutic exergaming system for balance training on dynamic postural stability and intrinsic motivation levels. | |
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PMID: 20044704 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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STUDY DESIGN: Randomized controlled trial. OBJECTIVES: To compare the effects of wobble board exercises with and without feedback provided through integrating the wobble board movement into a computer game system, by comparing changes in postural stability and motivation. BACKGROUND: Therapeutic exergaming systems may offer a solution to poor adherence to postural control exercise regimes by improving motivation levels during exercise performance. METHODS: Twenty-two healthy adults, randomly assigned to an exergaming group (n = 11) and a control group (n = 11), completed 12 exercise sessions. Dynamic postural stability was quantified at baseline and follow-up using the star excursion balance test and the dynamic postural stability index during a jump-landing task. Intrinsic motivation was measured at baseline using the Self-Motivation Inventory and at follow-up using the Intrinsic Motivation Inventory. RESULTS: Star excursion balance test scores showed a statistically significant (P<.008) improvement in the posteromedial and posterolateral direction for both groups. No within-group change for the dynamic postural stability index or between-group difference for star excursion balance test or dynamic postural stability index scores were observed. The "interest and enjoyment" category of the Intrinsic Motivation Inventory showed significantly higher scores (P<.001) in the exergaming group at follow-up, which was 1 of the 5 Intrinsic Motivation Inventory categories evaluated. CONCLUSIONS: The findings suggest that exercising with the therapeutic exergaming system showed similar improvements in dynamic postural stability and showed a greater level of interest and enjoyment when compared to a group doing similar balance training without the game system. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Therapy, level 2b. |
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Authors:
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Diarmaid Fitzgerald; Nanthana Trakarnratanakul; Barry Smyth; Brian Caulfield |
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Type: Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Journal of orthopaedic and sports physical therapy Volume: 40 ISSN: 0190-6011 ISO Abbreviation: J Orthop Sports Phys Ther Publication Date: 2010 Jan |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-01-01 Completed Date: 2010-04-22 Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 7908150 Medline TA: J Orthop Sports Phys Ther Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 11-9 Citation Subset: IM |
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School of Physiotherapy and Performance Science, Health Sciences Centre, Dublin, Ireland. diarmaidfitzgerald@campus.ie |
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Adult Ankle Injuries / prevention & control Athletic Injuries / prevention & control Exercise Therapy / instrumentation, methods*, psychology Female Humans Male Man-Machine Systems Motivation* Postural Balance* Young Adult |
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