Virtual and augmented reality technologies in Human Performance: a review

Abstract

Introduction : Today's society is influenced by Information and Communication Technologies. Toys that were once built by hand have been reinterpreted and have become highly commercialized products. In this context, games using Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) technologies are present in the everyday lives of children, youth and adults. Objective : To investigate how Physical Education professionals in Brazil have been making use of AR and VR games to benefit their work. Materials and methods : We only included studies that addressed exercise or physical activity using AR or VR games. We searched the databases of Virtual Health Library (VHL) and Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO), using the words augmented reality, virtual reality, exergames, Wii and serious games. Results : Nineteen articles were included in the systematic review. The most frequently used device was the Nintendo(r) Wii, with over 25 different kinds of games. With regard to the subjects of the studies, four studies were conducted with healthy individuals (mean = 65.7), three with patients with Parkinson's disease (mean = 18.0), three with elderly women (mean = 7.7) and two with patients with stroke injury (mean = 6.0). Conclusion : Many physical therapists and occupational therapists use serious games with AR or VR technologies as another work tool, especially for rehabilitation practices. The fact that these technologies are also used in Physical Education classes in Brazil indicates that electronic games are available and can be a tool that can contribute to the widespread adoption of exercise as an enjoyable form of recreation.

Influência do uso do Wii Fit sobre o equilíbrio estático e a marcha na doença de Parkinson

“…14 Essa tecnologia tem sido implantada no tratamento de diversas patologias neurológicas como a paralisia cerebral, as doenças degenerativas do sistema nervoso e a DP. 15 A relação inversa entre o risco de DP e exercício independe de intervalos etários específicos. 16 O presente estudo identificou que, após período de adaptação, não foram apresentadas dificuldades em executar atividades propostas, Ainda que padrão, a intervenção medicamentosa está associada ao desenvolvimento de complicações motoras típicas.…”

“…Atividade física configura-se como benéfica para a prevenção de inúmeras patologias e riscos associados. 15 O estudo em questão tende a contribuir para a melhora da estabilidade ortostática e da deambulação nesses pacientes em virtude dos objetivos dos jogos utilizados nesse protocolo.…”

Perfil Da Imagem Corporal De Crianças De 4 a 10 Anos Representadas Em Desenho Corporal

“…Essa tecnologia da indústria do entretenimento pode ser utilizada como ferramenta de trabalho dos profissionais da saúde e da educação, jogos em RV são uma alternativa acessível, prazerosa, podendo promover o movimento do corpo todo e oferece vários níveis de dificuldade (LEVAC et al 2015). Outras vantagens como a diversão, que pode vir a remover a atenção das dores, além da promoção do abandono de uma vida sedentária, também são incentivos para aderir à essa prática (DA GAMA et al 2012;CROCETTA et al 2015).…”

Serious Game Platform as a Possibility for Home-Based Telerehabilitation for Individuals With Cerebral Palsy During COVID-19 Quarantine – A Cross-Sectional Pilot Study

“…Serious-games in non-immersive virtual reality (VR), can incorporate a range of learning elements with interactive motor and cognitive challenges, in an engaging environment providing opportunity for individuals with neurological disorders to participate in repetitive, adaptive, meaningful, and challenging motor skill practice ( Gama et al, 2012 ; Levac et al, 2015 ; Lloréns et al, 2015 ; Schröder et al, 2019 ; de Moraes et al, 2020 ; Novak et al, 2020 ; Szturm et al, 2020 ). VR can motivate players to produce larger body movements and abandon a static position in front of the television or computer in order to play these interactive games ( Crocetta et al, 2015 ). Gross motor function ( Arnoni et al, 2019 ), motor performance ( Leal et al, 2020 ), gait performance, balance abilities, leg strength ( Cho et al, 2016 ) and reaction times ( Pourazar et al, 2018 ) have been shown to improve when VR technology is used in children with CP.…”