Exergaming: A new technology for all domains of elder people

Abstract

Background and Objectives: Exergaming or exergames appears to be now promising training in this technological era. Exergaming have a various effects on different age group people. Here our focus is to discuss its effect in all domains of elderly. Aging leads to a various body system changes and decline in function of almost all system. Here we have discussed positive and critical aspect of using exergaming in elder people. Articles were searched in various databases such as google scholar, pub med, IEEE Xplore, science direct with Boolean operators and articulating different terms such as exergaming, exergame, active video games, older or elder people. Different RCTs, systematic reviews and other literature reviews are searched which mainly showed exergames effect on balance, fall, postural control, cognitive function, vestibular function in older population. Major Findings: From different therapies exergaming is giving equally effective results in improving balance, postural control, fear of fall, cognitive function, vestibular function and social wellbeing. More studies showed need for investigating more precise intervention and its long term effect. Conclusion: Exergames can be used as an adjunct to conventional physiotherapy as a new more acceptable tool even in older people. There is still need to develop more accurate exergames which fits to older aged people of different culture.