Efectos del entrenamiento con Xbox Kinect sobre la movilidad funcional en adultos mayores. Una revisión breve

Abstract

Objective: to analyze the effects of Xbox Kinect console training on functional mobility in older adults. Method: a systematic bibliographic search was performed in PUBMED. Experimental quantitative clinical studies in English were conducted over the last six years. Results: nine studies were detected. Among the main findings, training with the Xbox Kinect console increased muscle strength, improved balance, functional mobility, cognitive function, knee proprioception and quality of life in older adults. Conclusion: training with the Xbox Kinect console in older adults improved functional mobility in this age group. ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR