Exergaming Research and Evidence

Journal of Neurologic Physical TherapyJul 2019Medium journal impact

Exergaming-Based Dexterity Training in Persons With Parkinson Disease: A Pilot Feasibility Study.

PM&ROct 2023Low journal impact

A survey to assess perspectives of people with chronic stroke about customized safety harnesses for dance-based exergaming in home settings.

Multiple Sclerosis and Related DisordersFeb 2023Medium journal impact

Effect of exergaming in people with restless legs syndrome with multiple sclerosis: A single-blind randomized controlled trial.

IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering2018High journal impact

Assessing Dynamic Balance Performance During Exergaming Based on Speed and Curvature of Body Movements.

Research Quarterly for Exercise and SportMar 2022Medium journal impact

The Effects of Health Consideration on Exergaming Behavior in College Students: A Structural Equation Perspective.

Physiotherapy JournalDec 2022Low journal impact

Effects of modern technology (exergame and virtual reality) assisted rehabilitation vs conventional rehabilitation in patients with Parkinson's disease: a network meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.

Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation13/02/2022High journal impact

Performance of machine learning models in estimation of ground reaction forces during balance exergaming.

NeuroRehabilitation2019Medium journal impact

Cognitive-motor exergaming for reducing fall risk in people with chronic stroke: A randomized controlled trial.

Journal of Aging and Physical ActivityAug 2021Low journal impact

The Efficacy of a Multicomponent Functional Fitness Program Based on Exergaming on Cognitive Functioning of Healthy Older Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation JournalSep 2021High journal impact

Effectiveness of Exergame Intervention on Walking in Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

THE JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE AND PHYSICAL FITNESSAug 2025Low journal impact

Acute effects of dance exergame and traditional continuous physical exercise on state anxiety of young adults exposed to unpleasant stimuli: a within-group randomized controlled trial.

Disability and RehabilitationMay 2022Medium journal impact

Exergaming for people with major neurocognitive disorder: a qualitative study.

Multiple Sclerosis and Related DisordersApr 2020Medium journal impact

Comparison of the effects of two different exergaming systems on balance, functionality, fatigue, and quality of life in people with multiple sclerosis: A randomized controlled trial.

Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews09/01/2026High journal impact

Exergame Snacks: Promoting Enjoyable, Effective, and Time-Efficient Physical Activity.

Physiotherapy Theory and PracticeNov 2022Medium journal impact

Dance-based exergaming on postural stability and kinematics in people with chronic stroke - A preliminary study.

Physiotherapy Theory and PracticeNov 2022Medium journal impact

Exergaming to improve balance and decrease the risk of falling in adults with knee osteoarthritis: a mixed-methods feasibility study.

Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences20/10/2025Medium journal impact

Responses and reliability of candidate intensity measures to different mental and motor load levels of an upper limb exergame in children and adolescents with neurological diagnoses.

Journal of Aging and Physical ActivityDec 2024Low journal impact

Dosed Failure Increases Older Adult's Motivation for an Exergame.

Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation11/06/2025High journal impact

Combining immersive exergaming with physiotherapy in a specialized intensive Parkinson's disease rehabilitation program: a randomized controlled trial.

Journal of Aging and Physical ActivityFeb 2021Low journal impact

Effect of an Exergaming-Based Dance Training Paradigm on Autonomic Nervous System Modulation in Healthy Older Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Journal of Sport and Health ScienceMar 2022High journal impact

Situational interest impacts college students' physical activity in a design-based bike exergame.

International Journal of Rehabilitation ResearchMar 2023Medium journal impact

Comparison of effectiveness of Nintendo Wii-based exergaming and home-based fun video exercises in pediatric patients with chronic kidney disease.

Journal of Bodywork and Movement TherapiesOct 2023Medium journal impact

Is rating of perceived exertion a valid method for monitoring exergaming intensity in type-1 diabetics? A cross-sectional randomized trial.

Musculoskeletal Science and PracticeFeb 2025Medium journal impact

Short-term effects of exergaming on patients with chronic low back pain: A single-blind randomized controlled trial.

Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation19/02/2026High journal impact

Dual‑task exergaming to enhance motor and cognitive function in chronic stroke: a prospective, assessor-blinded, parallel group randomized controlled trial.

Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation29/06/2026Low journal impact

Multidomain Benefits of Exergaming for Sarcopenia Management in Institutionalized Older Adults: Physical, Psychological, and Social Outcomes.

Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders2026Medium journal impact

Virtual reality interventions and applications used in rehabilitation in adults with multiple sclerosis: A scoping review.

Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation24/11/2021High journal impact

Comparison between the effects of exergame intervention and traditional physical training on improving balance and fall prevention in healthy older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Sports Medicine - Open23/05/2026High journal impact

Effects of Acute and Chronic Physical Exercise on Esports Performance: A Systematic Review.

BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine2020High journal impact

Game on: a cycling exergame can elicit moderate-to-vigorous intensity. A pilot study.

JMIR Serious Games21/07/2021High journal impact

The Effects of Exergaming on Sensory Reweighting and Mediolateral Stability of Women Aged Over 60: Usability Study.

JMIR Serious Games09/05/2023High journal impact

The Effects of Exergaming on Attention in Children With Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Randomized Controlled Trial.

Physiotherapy Research InternationalJul 2026Medium journal impact

AI-Based Exergaming as a Digital Assessment Tool for Post-Stroke Upper-Limb Function: Protocol for a Feasibility Study.

BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation21/04/2026Medium journal impact

Exergame enjoyment using various devices and awareness of their use for physical activity and health improvement among young adults.

JMIR Serious Games22/03/2022High journal impact

Determining the Optimal Virtual Reality Exergame Approach for Balance Therapy in Persons With Neurological Disorders Using a Rasch Analysis: Longitudinal Observational Study.

JMIR Serious Games17/04/2024High journal impact

Exploring the Design of Upper Limb Strength Training Through High-Intensity Interval Training Combined With Exergaming: Usability Study.

European Review of Aging and Physical Activity2020High journal impact

The effects of cognitive-motor training interventions on executive functions in older people: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

JMIR Serious Games20/12/2023High journal impact

A Home-Based Exercise Program With Active Video Games for Balance, Motor Proficiency, Foot and Ankle Ability, and Intrinsic Motivation in Children With Chronic Ankle Instability: Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial.

Research Quarterly for Exercise and SportJun 2020Medium journal impact

Impact of a Design-Based Bike Exergame on Young Adults' Physical Activity Metrics and Situational Interest.

Archives of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationJun 2022Low journal impact

Benefits of Exergame Training for Female Patients With Fibromyalgia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation26/11/2024High journal impact

Telerehabilitation using a 2-D planar arm rehabilitation robot for hemiparetic stroke: a feasibility study of clinic-to-home exergaming therapy.

JMIR Serious Games10/06/2025High journal impact

Insights on the User Experience and Feasibility of an Electromyography-Driven Exergame Combined With Blood Flow Restriction for Strength Training in Hospitalized Older Adults: Mixed Methods Randomized Controlled Feasibility Study.

JMIR Serious Games31/10/2025High journal impact

Exploring Mixed-Reality Exergames for Sports Rehabilitation: Design Insights and Evaluation Findings.

JMIR Serious Games18/11/2025High journal impact

Effects of Balance-Based Exergame Training With Variable Difficulty on Balance and Spatiotemporal Gait Outcomes in Adults With Mild Cognitive Impairment: Randomized Controlled Trial.

Frontiers in Neurology16/03/2021Medium journal impact

Exergaming as Part of the Telerehabilitation Can Be Adequate to the Outpatient Training: Preliminary Findings of a Non-randomized Pilot Study in Parkinson's Disease.

Neurorehabilitation and Neural RepairNov 2021High journal impact

Self-Directed Exergaming for Stroke Upper Limb Impairment Increases Exercise Dose Compared to Standard Care.

Children11/01/2023Medium journal impact

Evaluating Changes in Perceived Enjoyment throughout a 12-Week School-Based Exergaming Intervention.

JMIR Serious Games2026High journal impact

Nintendo Switch-Based Exergaming for Subthreshold Depression: Mixed Methods Randomized Controlled Trial.

NeuroRehabilitation28/05/2026Medium journal impact

Gaming Technology in Pediatric Cerebral Palsy and Related Neuromuscular Conditions: A Scoping Review.

Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in SportsAug 2023High journal impact

Dose-response relation between the duration of a cognitively challenging bout of physical exercise and children's cognition.

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