A Virtual Rehabilitation System for Wobble Board Balance Training with Children

Diarmaid Fitzgerald; Nanthana Trakarnratanakul; Luke Conroy; Paddy Nixon; Brian Caulfield

doi:10.1109/ICVR.2008.4625129

A Virtual Rehabilitation System for Wobble Board Balance Training with Children

Diarmaid Fitzgerald, Nanthana Trakarnratanakul, Luke Conroy, Paddy Nixon, Brian Caulfield

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Abstract

Virtual reality-based computer games may be a useful way to develop motor skills and increase activity levels in children. We have developed an interactive computer platform where users must tilt a wobble board to complete on-screen computer game tasks. We have conducted a pilot study with 81 school children who played the game and used a questionnaire to gather information on children's enjoyment levels and perceptions of the system. Findings showed a high level of enjoyment with the game and provided useful information for future research and development.

Original language	English
Pages	66-66
Number of pages	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/ICVR.2008.4625129
Publication status	Published - 2008
Externally published	Yes
Event	International Workshop on Virtual Rehabilitation 2008 - Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada Duration: 25 Aug 2008 → 27 Aug 2008

Conference

Conference	International Workshop on Virtual Rehabilitation 2008
Abbreviated title	IWVR 2008
Country/Territory	Canada
City	Vancouver
Period	25/08/08 → 27/08/08

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