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This pilot study aims to explore the effects of immersive VR exergaming on balance in young adults with intellectual disabilities.

Effects of full-immersive virtual reality gaming on postural control mechanisms in young adults with intellectual disabilities: a preliminary points of view study

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Pilot study demonstrates changes in balance mechanisms with VR exergaming in young adults, suggesting potential for improved independence.

This pilot study aims to explore the effects of immersive VR exergaming on balance in young adults with intellectual disabilities.
Single-group intervention with 12 participants aged 20.4 ± 1.4 years using Fruit Ninja VR for 30 min, twice weekly for six weeks.
Static balance assessed through center of pressure measures; dynamic balance assessed via Timed Up and Go test.
Paired-samples t-tests analyzed balance changes pre- and post-intervention.
Post-intervention, significant changes included reduced center of pressure path length and velocity during foam/eyes closed conditions.
Decreased sway was observed during unilateral stance under challenging sensory conditions.
No significant changes were documented in eyes open conditions or Timed Up and Go performance.

Turner et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Pilot study demonstrates changes in balance mechanisms with VR exergaming in young adults, suggesting potential for improved independence.