Although the Sharpened Romberg with eyes closed increased by 6.85 points and with eyes opened by 3.3 points, improvements neared significance only for eyes closed (P=.07 versus P=.188). The Dynamic Gait Index improved as well (mean increase, 2.8 P=.004), as did postural sway measured with the balance board (decreased variance in stance with eyes open by 31% P=.049). Results: Balance as measured by the Berg Balance Scale improved significantly, with an increase of 3.3 points (P=.016). The subjects rated their confidence in balance by using the Activities-specific Balance Confidence scale and depression on the Geriatric Depression Scale. Postural sway was assessed at rest and with tracking tasks by using the Wii balance board. Main Outcome Measurements: Pre-and postexercise training, a physical therapist evaluated subjects' function by using the Berg Balance Scale, Dynamic Gait Index, and Sharpened Romberg with eyes open and closed. The subjects trained for 10 minutes per game, a total of 30 minutes training per session. Interventions: The subjects participated in supervised group exercise sessions 3 times per week for 8 weeks by practicing 3 different Wii balance board games (marble tracking, skiing, and bubble rafting) adjusted for their individualized function level. Participants: Ten subjects with PD, Hoehn and Yahr stages 2.5 or 3, with a mean age of 67.1 years 4 men, 6 women. Setting: An outpatient group exercise class. Design: A prospective interventional cohort study. However, no significant changes were seen in mood or confidence regarding balance.Ībstract = "Objective: To assess the effect of exercise training by using the Nintendo Wii Fit video game and balance board system on balance and gait in adults with Parkinson disease (PD). Conclusions: An 8-week exercise training class by using the Wii Fit balance board improved selective measures of balance and gait in adults with PD. There were no significant changes on patient ratings for the Activities-specific Balance Confidence (mean decrease,-1% P=.922) or the Geriatric Depression Scale (mean increase, 2.2 P=.188).
Also, to find out which projects relate to a particular academic subject area, see the Academic Categories page.Objective: To assess the effect of exercise training by using the Nintendo Wii Fit video game and balance board system on balance and gait in adults with Parkinson disease (PD). Go to the Project Tour page to see some videos of activites from the projects.
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