Improving physical fitness of individuals with intellectual and developmental disability through a Virtual Reality Intervention Program

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作者
Lotan, Meir [1 ]
Yalon-Chamovitz, Shira [2 ]
Weiss, Patrice L. [3 ]
机构
[1] Judea & Samara College, Phys Therapy Dept, Fac Hlth Sci, Ariel, Israel
[2] Ono Acad Coll, Kiryat Ono, Israel
[3] Univ Haifa, Dept Occupat Therapy, IL-31999 Haifa, Israel
关键词
Intellectual disability; Developmental disability; Virtual Reality; Physical fitness; ENERGY-EXPENDITURE INDEX; MENTAL-RETARDATION; CEREBRAL-PALSY; DOWN-SYNDROME; YOUNG-ADULTS; EXERCISE; CHILDREN; WALKING; REHABILITATION; YOUTH;
D O I
10.1016/j.ridd.2008.03.005
中图分类号
G76 [特殊教育];
学科分类号
040109 ;
摘要
Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are in need of effective physical fitness training programs. The aim was to test the effectiveness of a Virtual Reality (VR)-based exercise program in improving the physical fitness of adults with IDD. A research group (N = 30; mean age = 52.3 +/- 5.8 years; moderate IDD level) was matched for age, IDD level and functional abilities with a control group (N = 30, mean age = 54.3 +/- 5.4 years). A 5-6 week fitness program consisting of two 30 min sessions per week included game-like exercises provided by the Sony PlayStation II EyeToy VR system. Changes in physical fitness were monitored by the Energy Expenditure Index (EEI), the modified 12 min walk/run and the Total Heart Beat Index (THBI). Significant (p < 0.05) improvements in physical fitness were demonstrated for the research group in comparison to the control group for the Modified Cooper test and the THBI but not for the EEI test. The EEI, Modified Cooper and THBI tests were found feasible to evaluate physical fitness levels and change of individuals with IDD under clinical conditions. VR technology intervention was suitable for adults with IDD and resulted in significant improvements in the physical fitness levels of the participants. (C) 2008 Elsevier Ltd All rights reserved.
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