Blar i Institutt for nevromedisin og bevegelsesvitenskap på forfatter "Nawaz, Ather"
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Designing for movement quality in exergames: Lessons learned from observing senior citizens playing stepping games
Skjæret, Nina; Nawaz, Ather; Ystmark, Kristine Midjås; Dahl, Yngve; Helbostad, Jorunn L.; Svanæs, Dag; Vereijken, Beatrix (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015)Background: Exergames are increasingly used as an exercise intervention to reduce fall risk in elderly. However, few exergames have been designed specifically for elderly, and we lack knowledge about the characteristics ... -
Exercise and rehabilitation delivered through exergames in older adults: An integrative review of technologies, safety and efficacy
Maroni, Nina Skjæret; Nawaz, Ather; Morat, Tobias; Schoene, Daniel; Helbostad, Jorunn L.; Vereijken, Beatrix (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2015)Background: There has been a rapid increase in research on the use of virtual reality (VR) and gaming technology as a complementary tool in exercise and rehabilitation in the elderly population. Although a few recent ...