Are Serious Games Promoting Mobility an Attractive Alternative to Conventional Self-training for Elderly People?

"Execution of computer-based games that stimulate patient's mobility. The game is displayed on a Television (TV) screen and the patient's movements are detected by the sensors of the Kinect® camera, requiring therefore no game console.~The Fit Bit®, a mobility tracker device, is attached at the patient's belt the whole day and measure all the trips performed and stairs climbed.~This serious games program is instructed individually by experienced physiotherapists."

Participants perform conventional physical exercises that train their balance capabilities. There are instructed by experienced physiotherapists and are adapted to each patient's physical abilities. Detailed handouts are distributed to each participants.