Monday, September 21, 2009

Exergaming for Osteoarthritis

University of Florida researchers are utilizing video games in an osteoarthritis study by offering women between the ages of 50 and 70 who have osteoarthritis of the knee the opportunity to try exergaming to see what effect it will have on their level of pain. In order to determine pain levels, researcher will ask women who join the study to ride a stationary bicycle that's connected to a popular car racing video game.

 

1 comment:

  1. Treatment for osteoarthritis is a combination of exercise, weight and stress management, hot and cold treatments and medication. Every situation is different. What works for some may not work for others even if the disease is in the same joint. It is a matter of trial and error to see what is most effective for you.

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