Additional acute effects of virtual reality head-mounted displays on balance outcomes in non-disabled individuals: a proof-of-concept study
Motriz (Online)
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28: e10220006721, 2022. tab
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ABSTRACT
Abstract Aim:
This study aims to evaluate the additional acute effect of virtual reality (VR) head-mounted displays (HMD) when associated with balance exercises in balance outcomes in non-disabled individuals.Methods:
Thirty individuals were randomized into two groups balance exercise group (GBE; n = 15); and virtual reality + balance exercise group (GVR + BE; n = 15). The individuals were evaluated by static and dynamic balance using the tandem test (TT), single-leg stance (SLS), and Fukuda stepping test (FST). Both groups performed 30 min of balance exercises. The GVR + BE performed 8 additional minutes of virtual reality prior to balance exercises. A roller coaster application was used for the HMD. The Mann-Whitney test was used for intra-group and differences of inter-group analysis, considering a significance level of p < 0.05.Results:
In the GBE group analysis, there was observed an increase of time in TT with closed eyes (p = 0.025) and SLS with closed eyes (p = 0.003). In the same way, the GVR + BE group increase TT with closed eyes (p = 0.003) and SLS with closed eyes (p = 0.002) after the intervention. In the intergroup analysis, the increase in the SLS with closed eyes was superior in the GVR + BE group when compared with GBE (p = 0.006; d = 1.67).Conclusion:
The use of HMD in combination with balance exercise has an acute effect on increasing static balance in non-disabled individuals.
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Main subject:
Physical Therapy Modalities
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Postural Balance
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Virtual Reality
Type of study:
Controlled clinical trial
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Motriz (Online)
Journal subject:
EducaÆo F¡sica e Treinamento
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Medicina Esportiva
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Medicina F¡sica e ReabilitaÆo
Year:
2022
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Faculdade de Talentos Humanos/BR
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Universidade Federal do Triângulo Mineiro/BR
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