Effects of Game-based Balance Exercise for Older Adults With
Fall History Due to the many problems associated with reduced
balance and mobility, providing an effective and engaging
rehabilitation regimen is essential to progress recovery from
impairments and to help prevent further degradation of motor
skills. The purpose was to examine effects of physical therapy
based on the task-oriented approach delivered in an engaging,
interactive video game paradigm. The intervention focused on
performing targeted dynamic tasks, which included reactive
balance controls and environmental interaction. Thirty community
dwelling and ambulatory older adults attending the Day hospital
for balance and mobility limitation treatment participated in
this study. Participants were randomly assigned to either a
control group or experimental group. The control group received
the typical rehabilitation program provided at the Day Hospital,
consisting of strengthening and balance exercises. The
experimental group received a program of