Effectiveness of Exergames on Functional Physical Performance in Older Adults with Knee/Hip Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Controlled Trial DOI Open Access
Claudio Carvajal-Parodi, Cristhian Mendoza, Cristián Álvarez

et al.

Journal of Clinical Medicine, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 14(9), P. 2968 - 2968

Published: April 25, 2025

Background/Objectives: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a leading cause of mobility impairment in older adults, yet few studies have explored exergames (EXGs) as complementary therapy for knee and/or hip OA (KOA/HOA). This study evaluated the effects integrating EXGs into conventional (CT) on functional mobility. Methods: Sixty participants were randomized an EXG/CT group or CT-only group. The interventions lasted 10 weeks (3 sessions/week), and selected from interactive game Ring Fit Adventure (Nintendo Switch®, Kyoto, Japan). Results: Functional (Timed Up Go test) significantly improved but not CT Additionally, lower-limb strength aerobic endurance increased No adverse events reported, adherence was high. Conclusions: These findings support EXG-based viable complement to CT. Future should design OA-specific include patient subgroups expand impact using virtual systems.

Language: Английский

Effectiveness of Exergames on Functional Physical Performance in Older Adults with Knee/Hip Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Controlled Trial DOI Open Access
Claudio Carvajal-Parodi, Cristhian Mendoza, Cristián Álvarez

et al.

Journal of Clinical Medicine, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 14(9), P. 2968 - 2968

Published: April 25, 2025

Background/Objectives: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a leading cause of mobility impairment in older adults, yet few studies have explored exergames (EXGs) as complementary therapy for knee and/or hip OA (KOA/HOA). This study evaluated the effects integrating EXGs into conventional (CT) on functional mobility. Methods: Sixty participants were randomized an EXG/CT group or CT-only group. The interventions lasted 10 weeks (3 sessions/week), and selected from interactive game Ring Fit Adventure (Nintendo Switch®, Kyoto, Japan). Results: Functional (Timed Up Go test) significantly improved but not CT Additionally, lower-limb strength aerobic endurance increased No adverse events reported, adherence was high. Conclusions: These findings support EXG-based viable complement to CT. Future should design OA-specific include patient subgroups expand impact using virtual systems.

Language: Английский

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