Virtual reality as means to improve physical fitness of individuals at a severe level of intellectual and developmental disability

Lotan, Meir; Yalon-Chamovitz, Shira; Weiss, Patrice L.

doi:10.1016/j.ridd.2010.01.010

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“…35 The majority of the children perspired profusely during treatment and seemed to exert themselves throughout the intervention sessions. In fact, an intervention program with the same VR gaming system used in this study increased physical fitness in a group of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.…”

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Low-Cost Virtual Reality Intervention Program for Children With Developmental Coordination Disorder

Ashkenazi

Weiss

Orian

et al. 2013

Pediatric Physical Therapy

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Purpose:To explore the feasibility of using a low-cost, off-the-shelf virtual reality (VR) game to treat young children with developmental coordination disorder (DCD) and to determine the effect of this intervention on motor function. Methods: Nine children, aged 4 to 6 years, referred to physical therapy because of suspected DCD participated in 10 game-based intervention sessions. Outcome Measures: Outcome measures included Movement Assessment Battery for Children-2 (M-ABC-2), the DCD Questionnaire (DCD-Q), the 6-minute walk test, and 10-m walk test. Results: Statistically significant changes were observed in the total standard score (P = .024) and the balance subscore (P = .012) of the M-ABC-2 and in the DCD-Q (P < .05). The children seemed to be motivated and to enjoy the interaction with the VR environment. Conclusion: VR games seemed to be beneficial in improving the children's motor function. (Pediatr Phys Ther 2013;25:467-473)

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Low-Cost Virtual Reality Intervention Program for Children With Developmental Coordination Disorder

Ashkenazi

Weiss

Orian

et al. 2013

Pediatric Physical Therapy

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“…10 Some of the most common challenges are architectural barriers at community fitness interaction based on the subject/object stimulus feedback association that is simulated and enriched in a therapeutic environment created by a computerized system. 22 More specifically, VR has become an effective approach for rehabilitation and adherence to physical exercise in people with SCI 22,23 and intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) 20,21 as compared to conventional training programs that are not usually sufficient for motivating persons with disabilities. Lotan et al 20 reported the use of VR as a means to improve physical fitness in individuals with IDD by increasing their motivation and adherence to their rehabilitation program.…”

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“…22 More specifically, VR has become an effective approach for rehabilitation and adherence to physical exercise in people with SCI 22,23 and intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) 20,21 as compared to conventional training programs that are not usually sufficient for motivating persons with disabilities. Lotan et al 20 reported the use of VR as a means to improve physical fitness in individuals with IDD by increasing their motivation and adherence to their rehabilitation program. Many other benefits of incorporating VR exercise environments into rehabilitation programs have been reported.…”

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“…Many other benefits of incorporating VR exercise environments into rehabilitation programs have been reported. [20][21][22] Carlozzi et al 22 showed benefits of using VR-based rehabilitation therapy for improvements in upper arm movement and balance in those with SCI.…”

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“…12,15,18 Additional benefits for rehabilitation include the opportunity for experiential and active learning, the ability to objectively measure behavior in challenging but safe and ecologically valid environments, and the ability to maintain control over stimulus delivery and measurement to individualize treatment needs. 20,21 These benefits are achievable due to the unique property of immersion and and the intensity of the exercise sessions was accommodated to the participants' abilities and the equipment used. The time range for the MR exercise sessions was 17 to 35 minutes with a mean of 26.17 minutes (SD = 6.79).…”

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Mixed-Reality Exercise Effects on Participation of Individuals with Spinal Cord Injuries and Developmental Disabilities: A Pilot Study

Heyn

Baumgardner

McLachlan

et al. 2014

Topics in Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation

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Objective: The purpose of this pilot study was to investigate the effectiveness of a mixed-reality (MR) exercise environment on engagement and enjoyment levels of individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) and intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Methods: Six people participated in this cross-sectional, observational pilot study involving one MR exercise trial. The augmented reality environment was based on a first-person perspective video of a scenic biking/walking trail in Colorado. Males and females (mean age, 43.3 ± 13.7 years) were recruited from a research database for their participation in previous clinical studies. Of the 6 participants, 2 had SCI, 2 had IDD, and 2 were without disability. The primary outcome measurement of this pilot study was the self-reported engagement and enjoyment level of each participant after the exercise trial. Results: All participants reported increased levels of engagement, enjoyment, and immersion involving the MR exercise environment as well as positive feedback recommending this type of exercise approach to peers with similar disabilities. All the participants reported higher than normal levels of enjoyment and 66.7% reported higher than normal levels of being on a real trail. Conclusion: Participants' feedback suggested that the MR environment could be entertaining, motivating, and engaging for users with disabilities, resulting in a foundation for further development of this technology for use in individuals with cognitive and physical disabilities.

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Promoting healthy aging in adults with developmental disabilities

Heller

Sorensen

2013

Dev Disabil Res Revs

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This article reviews the research on health promotion for adults aging with developmental disabilities. First, it examines barriers to healthy aging, including health behaviors and access to health screenings and services. Second, it reviews the research on health promotion interventions, including physical activity interventions, health education interventions, and health care and screening preventive services. This review found evidence that the three types of health promotion interventions, physical activity and exercise, health education and mixed approaches, and health care and screening services can play a role in reducing health disparities for adults with developmental disabilities. Studies focusing primarily on physical activity and exercise tended to show improved fitness and some success in reducing obesity, reducing maladaptive behaviors, and improving alertness, though none of these studies showed longer term health benefits. The studies that took a more holistic approach by also including exercise and nutrition health education tended to show some evidence not only for changes in weight reduction but also for changes in health behavior attitudes (exercise self-efficacy, outcomes expectations, and barriers) and behaviors (e.g., dietary intake) and to a limited extent for improved life satisfaction. The literature on health screenings and services demonstrated the important role of health checks in identifying previously undetected conditions. These conditions include life threatening ones such as cancer and cardio-vascular disease, as well as less serious conditions that are often more common among adults with developmental disabilities and could be treated if caught early.

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Virtual reality as means to improve physical fitness of individuals at a severe level of intellectual and developmental disability

Cited by 68 publications

References 27 publications

Low-Cost Virtual Reality Intervention Program for Children With Developmental Coordination Disorder

Low-Cost Virtual Reality Intervention Program for Children With Developmental Coordination Disorder

Mixed-Reality Exercise Effects on Participation of Individuals with Spinal Cord Injuries and Developmental Disabilities: A Pilot Study

Promoting healthy aging in adults with developmental disabilities

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