Video games reduce fall risk in Parkinson's patients, pilot study shows

Researchers found that interactive exergames—motion-controlled video games—can improve balance and reduce fall risk factors in Parkinson's disease patients. The finding suggests a low-cost, engaging intervention for a condition that costs healthcare systems billions annually in injury treatment and hospitalization.

Originaltitel: Feasibility and effects of cognitive-motor exergames on fall risk factors in typical and atypical Parkinson's inpatients: a randomized controlled pilot study