Studies on the application of exergaming with the Wii Fit™ to improve balance for people with MS are emerging [ 14- 16].
According the CDC, physical activity can reduce pain and improve function, mobility, mood, and quality of life for most adults with many types of arthritis and recommends including activities that improve balance for people with arthritis who may be at risk for falling [ 21].
The selling spiel given to promote the new lineup – it has improved balance, will be better at battling for each at-bat and is significantly improved defensively with Rollins, Kendrick, and presumably, Pederson up the middle.
Improved balance and agility.
In conclusion, balance training performed with video game-based therapy performed with Wii Fit and in add-on to the conventional therapy was found to be effective for improving balance and for reducing disability in patients affected by subacute stroke.
Consequently, there is a clinical need for developing cost-effective interventions for improving balance and reducing balance impairments that may lead to falls.
Tai chi, an ancient martial art characterized by slow, flowing movement and meditation, helps improve balance and movement control for people with Parkinson's disease.
Andrysek J, Klejman S, Steinnagel B, Torres-Moreno R, Zabjek KF, Salbach NM, Moody K. Preliminary evaluation of a commercially available videogame system as an adjunct therapeutic intervention for improving balance among children and adolescents with lower limb amputations.
In conclusion, this study provides evidence that hippotherapy can be used as an effective intervention for improving balance and strength in individuals with ID, and could thus influence functional activities and quality of life.
