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Maziah Mat Rosly1,2, Mark Halaki2, Hadi Mat Rosly3
11 Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya , Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia .
Games for Health Journal
|October 3, 2017
Summary
Exergames like Move Boxing and Move Kayaking offer moderate exercise intensity for individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). Ratings of perceived exertion (RPE) indicate these exergames provide adequate physical activity for health benefits.
Area of Science:
- Rehabilitation Medicine
- Exercise Physiology
- Assistive Technology
Background:
- Limited availability of exergames for wheelchair users with spinal cord injury (SCI).
- Need for "dose-potent" exergames to promote health benefits in individuals with SCI.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and evaluate the exercise intensity of commercially available exergames for individuals with SCI.
- To design and develop a novel exergame (Move Kayaking) tailored for SCI individuals.
Main Methods:
- Pilot study involving six participants with SCI.
- Assessed exercise intensity using metabolic equivalent (MET) and ratings of perceived exertion (RPE).
- Iterative design process for the Move Kayaking exergame, focusing on user needs and system requirements.
Main Results:
- Move Boxing, Move Gladiator Duel, and Move Kayaking achieved moderate intensity based on METs.
- Move Tennis achieved low intensity based on METs.
- All four exergames reached at least moderate intensity according to RPE.
Conclusions:
- Exergames Move Boxing, Move Tennis, Move Gladiator Duel, and Move Kayaking demonstrate potential for adequate exercise intensity in individuals with SCI.
- RPE is a reliable indicator for classifying exercise intensity for SCI individuals using exergames.
