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Toshiyo Tamura1, Masaki Sekine, Tomokazu Shinchi

  • 1Department of Biomedical Engineering, Chiba University, Graduate School of Engineering, Chiba, Japan. tamuat@faculty.chiba-u.jp

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Personalized computer-based rehabilitation tools make exercise fun for seniors, improving balance and muscle strength. These engaging methods promote consistent physical activity and enhance the quality of life for the elderly.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Rehabilitation Science
  • Health Informatics

Background:

  • Elderly rehabilitation can be perceived as tedious, potentially reducing adherence to exercise programs.
  • Motivation and enjoyment are key factors in sustained physical activity for older adults.
  • Preventive healthcare is a priority, especially in Japan, with a focus on improving quality of life through suitable training.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop engaging personal computer (PC)-based rehabilitation tools for the elderly.
  • To assess the effectiveness of these tools in maintaining balance and muscle strength.
  • To enhance adherence to exercise programs through increased participant motivation and enjoyment.

Main Methods:

  • Development of PC-based balance-training and muscle-strengthening devices.

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  • Evaluation of the balance-training device's impact on subjects' balance.
  • Measurement of energy expenditure during muscle-training device use, comparing it to walking.

    • Main Results:

    • Subjects demonstrated improved balance after using the balance-training device.
    • The muscle-training device resulted in an energy expenditure approximately 2 METs lower than walking.
    • PC-based tools were found to be effective in maintaining physical exercise engagement.

    Conclusions:

    • PC-based rehabilitation tools can effectively combat boredom and increase motivation in elderly exercise programs.
    • These tools contribute to maintaining physical function, specifically balance and muscle strength, in older adults.
    • The developed technology offers a promising approach to enhancing the quality of life and promoting long-term physical activity in the elderly population.