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Abstract
Older adults, deemed to be at a high risk of falling, are often unable to participate in dynamic exercises due to physical constraints and/or a fear of falling. Using the Nintendo 'Wii Balance Board' (WBB) (Nintendo, Kyoto, Japan), we have developed an interface that allows a user to accurately calculate a participant's centre of pressure (COP) and incorporate it into a virtual environment to create bespoke diagnostic or training programmes that exploit real-time visual feedback of current COP position. This platform allows researchers to design, control and validate tasks that both train and test balance function. This technology provides a safe, adaptable and low-cost balance training/testing solution for older adults, particularly those at high-risk of falling.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 303-305 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Gait and Posture |
Volume | 33 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Feb 2011 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
- Rehabilitation
- Biophysics
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Projects
- 1 Active
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R6295PSY: TEMPUS_G: Temporal Enhancement of Motor Performance using Sensory Guides <PSYCH/MUSIC/ELECTR>
Craig, C.
01/08/2007 → …
Project: Research
Activities
- 1 Research and Teaching at External Organisation
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University of Rennes 2
Cathy Craig (Supervisor)
05 Sep 2008 → 30 Jun 2009Activity: Visiting an external institution types › Research and Teaching at External Organisation