Citation

Hall CD, Clevenger CK, Wolf RA, Lin JS, Johnson TM, Wolf SL. J. Aging Phys. Act. 2015; 24(1): 111-118.

Affiliation

Auditory and Vestibular Dysfunction Research Enhancement Award Program, James H. Quillen Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Mountain Home, TN.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2015, Human Kinetics Publishers)

DOI

10.1123/japa.2014-0184

PMID

26181324

Abstract

The use of low-cost interactive game technology for balance rehabilitation has become more popular recently with generally good outcomes. Very little research has been undertaken to determine whether this technology is appropriate for balance assessment. The Wii balance board has good reliability and is comparable to a research-grade force plate; however, recent studies examining the relationship between Wii Fit games and measures of balance and mobility demonstrate conflicting findings. This study found that Wii Fit was feasible for community-dwelling older women to safely use the balance board and quickly learn the Wii Fit games. The Ski Slalom game scores were strongly correlated with several balance and mobility measures; whereas, Table Tilt game scores were not. Based on these findings, Ski Slalom game may have utility in the evaluation of balance problems in community-dwelling older adults.

Language: en