exergaming

Virtual reality takes the 'work' out of workouts

Virtual reality takes the 'work' out of workouts

If you want to exercise harder, enjoy it more and feel it less, pull on a VR headset and plug in some upbeat tunes.

Human ‘check engine’ lights not far away

Human ‘check engine’ lights not far away

A scientist thinks the future of health care looks like the blinking check engine light on the dashboard of your car.

jumpBALL – Computer game to help prevent thrombosis

jumpBALL – Computer game to help prevent thrombosis

The computer game “jumpBALL” could help to prevent thrombosis, help during rehabilitation after a stroke or hip or knee surgery. It is played with your feet.

Gamification transforms physiotherapy

Gamification transforms physiotherapy

The Virtual Physiotherapy project aims to improve patient experience while also making physiotherapy programmes more efficient.

Exergaming may prevent Alzheimer’s or related dementias

Exergaming may prevent Alzheimer’s or related dementias

Older adults with mild cognitive impairment showed significant improvement with certain complex thinking and memory skills after exergaming.

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