Researchers at the ZHAW and ZHdK want to make the use of exergames in physiotherapy better known. These interactive movement games can usefully supplement traditional rehabilitation programs by increasing motivation and the training effect. Especially in sports rehabilitation, for example after a cruciate ligament rupture, exergames help to improve physical… Read More »Exergames in physiotherapy
ExerUp Portal provides information on exergames and their potential in the areas of health, training and therapy. The platform is aimed at interested parties from research, practice and other areas who want to explore innovative approaches to exercise and health. Go to the ExerUp Portal A series of workshops will… Read More »New platform for exergames and health
The ExerCube: A physically immersive fitness game (Source: Sphery). How design is revolutionizing (digital) healthcare: Three innovative projects. About the authors Anna Lisa Martin-Niedecken heads the Institute for Design Research at the Department of Design. Annina Gähwiler and Laurin Schaffner are research assistants at the same institute. Our health and… Read More »Health we go!
ExerUp Portal provides information on exergames and their potential in the areas of health, training and therapy. The platform is aimed at interested parties from research, practice and other areas who want to explore innovative approaches to exercise and health. Go to ExerUp Portal The development of exergames for rehabilitation… Read More »Exergames for Health – Bringing digital and motivating forms of therapy and training to the clinic and public
Cruciate ligament injuries are among the most common injuries in sport. Researchers at the ZHAW and ZHdK have developed the ExerUp game in collaboration with a practice partner to help people return to their previous level of activity in addition to physiotherapy. A movement-based game is designed to support injured… Read More »Game helps with the rehabilitation of cruciate ligament ruptures
Exergames offer an innovative solution for rehabilitation after a cruciate ligament rupture. Movement-based games such as ‘Sphery Racer’ can motivate patients and prepare them for a return to sport. The collaboration of experts from sports science, game design and physiotherapy enables an innovative training concept. https://vimeo.com/832178081 The video offers an… Read More »ExerUp! Research-based development of an exergame for sports rehabilitation
Develop and implement innovative solutions to the challenges of digital transformation: This is the goal of the ten projects approved by the innovation program of the Digitalization Initiative of Zurich Higher Education Institutions (DIZH). With four million Swiss francs, the canton and the universities are promoting close collaboration between research and practice in areas such as health, education and sustainability.
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