The effects of a Wii Fit exercise program on balance in a female elderly population
by Allen, James Scott, M.Ed., STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY, 2009, 56 pages; 1481978

Abstract:

The purpose of this study was to determine weather the Wii Fit would improve or maintain balance in elderly women 65–80 years of age. The female participants (n=3) participated in a Wii Fit balance program, which consisted of three sessions per week for 20 minutes, over an eight-week period. The balance games that were implemented for the study were Balance Bubble, Ski Slalom, Table Tilt, Hula Hooping, and the Tightrope Walk. Of the three participants, that completed the study, the mean Pre Berg total was 40 (SD=17.43). The Post Berg total was 41 (SD=20.50), p=.012 indicating a slight improvement in balance. Although the data collected did support the hypothesis, the data did not show a significant difference due to the small sample size.

 
AdviserDawn Ella Ruit
SchoolSTEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY
SourceMAI/ 48-04, p. , Apr 2010
Source TypeThesis
SubjectsGerontology; Women's studies; Aging; Kinesiology
Publication Number1481978
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