Effects of Nintendo Wii Fit Plus training on ankle strength with functional
ankle instability |
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Authors: | Ki-Jong Kim Hyun-Ju Jun Myoung Heo |
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Institution: | 1) Department of Physical Therapy, Cheongam College, Republic of Korea;2) Department of Occupational Therapy, Gwangju University: 277 Hyodeok-ro, Nam-gu, Gwangju, Republic of Korea |
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Abstract: | Purpose] The objective of this study was to examine the effects of a training program
using the Nintendo Wii Fit Plus on the ankle muscle strengths of subjects with functional
ankle instability. Subjects and Methods] This study was conducted using subjects in their
20s who had functional ankle instability. They were randomized to a strengthening training
group and a balance training group with 10 subjects in each, and they performed an
exercise using Nintendo Wii Fit Plus for 20 minutes. In addition, every participant
completed preparation and finishing exercises for 5 minutes, respectively. Results] The
muscle strengths after conducting plantar flexion and dorsiflexion significantly increased
at the angular velocities of 60° and 120° in the strengthening training group.
Furthermore, the muscle strengths after conducting plantar flexion, dorsiflexion,
eversion, and inversion significantly increased at the angular velocities of 60° and 120°
in the balance training group. Conclusion] The balance training group using Nintendo Wii
Fit Plus showed better results than the strengthening training group. Consequently, it is
recommended to add the balance training program of the Nintendo Wii Fit Plus to
conventional exercise programs to improve ankle muscle strength in functional ankle
instability at a low cost.Key words: Nintendo Wii Fit Plus, Functional ankle instability, Strength |
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