In this study, we analyzed the effects of game-based visual feedback training on postural balance control in young adults and older adults. The first experiment was performed by young adults. 12 males (52%) and 11 females (47%) with a mean age of 22.5...
In this study, we analyzed the effects of game-based visual feedback training on postural balance control in young adults and older adults. The first experiment was performed by young adults. 12 males (52%) and 11 females (47%) with a mean age of 22.5(standard deviation 1.2) years participated in the first experiment. We provided postural balance training for four weeks in fifth minute a day and three days a week using training system of postural balance based forceplate. The games of postural balance encouraged anterior, posterior, medial, lateral and multidirectional weight shifting, and provided visual feedback regarding postural balance. We evaluated the ability of postural balance using balance SD(Biodex, medicalscience Inc., USA) for the validation of game contents based visual feedback training program. The second experiment was performed by older adults in the same way. 11 females with a mean age of 65.8(standard deviation 1.1) years participated in the second experiment.
The results of first experiment showed that postural stability significantly rose by 24.3% in eyes open and 32% in eyes closed(p<0.05). The limits of stability also rose 41% significantly(p<0.05). The results of second experiment showed that postural stability significantly rose by 24.6% in eyes open and 14% in eyes closed(p<0.05). The limits of stability rose 27.8% significantly(p<0.05).
Our study indicates that postural balance training of visual feedback based game could be adapted for improving postural balance. Also, for application of this game-based visual feedback training in older adults, we could develope of various game contents for disease types and conduct quantitative analysis and data collection of postural balance in the aged.