Journal
HEALTHCARE
Volume 10, Issue 10, Pages -Publisher
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/healthcare10102067
Keywords
developmental disability; dual-task; augmented reality; physical ability; cognitive stage
Funding
- National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF) - Korean government (MEST) [NRF-2020R1A2C2014394]
- Korea Creative Content Agency - Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism [SR202106002]
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This study examined the effects of dual-task exercise-based augmented reality (AR) on muscle strength, muscle endurance, balance ability, and flexibility among people with developmental disabilities. The results showed significant improvements in these areas after the intervention. It was also found that individuals with higher cognitive levels had more interest and motivation in the AR-based dual-task program.
People diagnosed with developmental disabilities are less likely to participate in physical activities even if they are provided opportunities. This study aimed to examine the effects of dual-task exercise-based augmented reality (AR) on muscle strength, muscle endurance, balance ability, and flexibility among people with developmental disabilities. Twenty-seven patients with developmental disabilities were included in the study. The intervention was based on an AR-based rehabilitation program and lasted for 8 weeks. The results showed a statistically significant improvement in muscle strength, muscle endurance, balance ability, and flexibility after the intervention (p < 0.05). The AR-based dual-task program increased interest and motivation in the high-cognitive-stage groups, while less interest and motivation were observed in the low-cognitive-stage groups. Our results suggest that an AR-based dual-task program can be an effective method to improve physical ability in patients with high cognitive levels.
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