A novel balance training approach: Biomechanical study of virtual reality-based skateboarding.

ABSTRACT: Introduction: The use of virtual reality (VR) technology in training and rehabilitation gained increasing attention in recent years due to its potential to provide immersive and interactive experiences. We developed a novel VR-based balance training, VR-skateboarding, for improving balance. It is important to investigate the biomechanical aspects of this training, as it would have benefited both health professionals and software engineers. Aims: This study aimed to compare the biomechanical characteristics of VR-skateboarding with those of walking. Materials and Methods: Twenty young participants (10 males and 10 females) were recruited. Participants underwent VR-skateboarding and walking at the comfortable walking speed, with the treadmill set at the same speed for bo

SUBMITTER: Kantha P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9950389 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature