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An Overview on the Use of Serious Games in Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation

An Overview on the Use of Serious Games in Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
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Author(s): Tiago Martins (University of Minho, Portugal), Vítor Carvalho (University of Minho, Portugal & Polytechnic Institute of Cávado and Ave, Portugal)and Filomena Soares (University of Minho, Portugal)
Copyright: 2014
Pages: 13
Source title: Assistive Technologies: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Information Resources Management Association (USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-4422-9.ch038

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Abstract

As a significant number of individuals have severe motor disabilities due to neurological and musculoskeletal conditions, it is important to provide them with an appropriate rehabilitation program in order to improve their quality of life. Several study results suggest that many elements of the interactive games have tremendous potential as rehabilitation tools. Serious games can entertain the players, while rewarding and reinforcing healthy movements. As these technologies create a pleasant environment, they motivate the patients to perform the necessary exercises with satisfaction and total relaxation, even forgetting that they are conducting therapy. In this sense, various serious games are being applied in healthcare settings, namely in many physical therapy and rehabilitation situations. This chapter discusses the different potentialities of several serious games when used in physical therapy and rehabilitation of patients with problems in motor skills.

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