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Exergaming to improve balance and decrease the risk of falling in adults with knee osteoarthritis: a mixed-methods

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Exergaming with Nintendo Wii Fit™ is feasible and acceptable for improving balance and reducing fall risk in individuals with knee osteoarthritis (OA). This approach shows promise for enhancing physical function and warrants further investigation in larger trials.

Keywords:
Exergamingbalancefallsfeasibilityknee osteoarthritismixed methods

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  • Gerontology
  • Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Biomedical Engineering

Background:

  • Exergaming shows potential for improving balance in various health conditions.
  • Limited research exists on exergaming for knee osteoarthritis (OA).

Purpose of the Study:

  • Investigate the feasibility and acceptability of Nintendo Wii Fit™ exergaming.
  • Assess exergaming's impact on balance and fall risk in knee OA patients.

Main Methods:

  • Mixed-methods explanatory sequential design.
  • Eight-week usual care followed by eight-week exergaming program.
  • Semi-structured focus groups for acceptability assessment.

Main Results:

  • Feasibility criteria met: 83% retention, 78% compliance.
  • Participants found exergaming enjoyable, motivating, and acceptable.
  • Positive trends observed in knee strength, balance, and reduced fear of falling.

Conclusions:

  • Nintendo Wii Fit™ exergaming is feasible and acceptable for knee OA.
  • Exergaming may improve balance and decrease fall risk in knee OA.
  • Findings support a larger randomized controlled trial.