Virtual Exercise Research Articles

Research on the application of collaborative learning in the practice teaching of garment 3D virtual fitting

With the integration of information science into the fashion field, both industry and university expect more informatics technology to be utilized in the fashion-related course and teaching of practical exercises. Among this informatics technology, virtual simulation, as an important experiment tool, has become very popular support for fashion students since it is possible to validate design ideas very efficiently and fast. However, because virtual simulation is quite technical, and it is very difficult to gain all the essential skills about the operation of the virtual simulation software within a short time, in the process of virtual simulation exercises, students largely rely on the guidance of teachers, which leads to the negative impact on students’ learning motivation. To optimize the application of virtual simulation in the fashion-related course and teaching of practical exercises, this paper proposes a teaching method based on collaborative learning for fashion virtual simulation exercise teaching. 3D virtual fitting exercises realized by virtual simulation were adopted as the research object to verify its effectiveness. Two groups of students were involved in the experiments. One group was taught traditionally while another group was taught by the proposed collaborative learning. Through a set of learning and teaching process evaluation, experiment results demonstrated that collaborative learning will be beneficial to improving students’ learning interest, efficiency, quality and facilitate the comprehensive capacity of autonomous learning, communication and cooperation, reduce the individual distinction and enhance self-confidence. This paper provides support for the future application of collaborative learning in other fashion related virtual simulation courses and exercises.

Virtual reality balance training versus core stability exercises on balance in patients with unilateral lymphedema

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to compare the effects between Wii fit balance board and core stability exercises on balance dysfunction in patients with unilateral lymphedema. Method: Sixty patients (women) aged 40-60 years with grade 1 or 2 lymphedema were randomly assigned into the following two groups. Group A received the Wii fit balanced exercises for three times per week for four weeks as total treatment duration in form of (Ski Slalom, Advanced Skiing, Ski Jumping followed by Header and Jump Rope).; Group B received core stability exercises for 4 weeks (3times/week) in form of {1- Abdominal bracing (10 repetitions x10 second holds), 2- Curl up (3 sets x 10 repetitions), 3- Supine bridge (3 sets x 10 repetitions), 4- Supine unilateral bridge (3 sets x 10 repetitions for each leg), 5- Plank (3 sets x 10 repetitions) and 6- Bird dog (3 sets x 10 repetitions for each limb)}. Balance was determined using time up and go (TUG) and Wii fit results by using the Wii fit balance board. Balance was measured before and 4 weeks after the treatment program.

A methodology for projecting the return on investment of training technologies

ABSTRACT Each year significant tax dollars are spent on the development of new technologies to increase efficiency and/or reduce costs of military training. However, there are currently no validated methods or measures to quantify the return on investment for adopting these new technologies for military training. Estimating the return on investment (ROI) for training technology adoption involves 1) developing a methodology or framework, 2) validating measures and methods, and 3) assessing predictive validity. The current paper describes a projective methodology using the Kirkpatrick framework to compare projected tangible and intangible benefits against tangible and intangible costs to estimate future ROI. The use-case involved an advanced technology demonstration in which sixty aircrew participated in a series of live, virtual, and constructive (LVC) exercises over a five-week period. Participants evaluated the technology’s potential costs and benefits according to the Kirkpatrick framework of training program evaluation, and analyses resulted in a nominal projection of $488 million dollars saved, significant enhancements in large-force proficiency, and 1.4 lives saved over ten years at an implementation rate of 0.5% of budgeted flight hours. A discussion of theoretical implications, data-based limitations, and recommendations for future research are provided.

Implementation of Emergency Management Exercises as Alternate Reality Games – Students’ Perceptions

Emergency management exercises could be carried out as simulations or serious games, as they allow for infinite replications in which participants can make mistakes without negative consequences. Alternate reality games (ARGs) offer a model for interactive networked narratives based on realistic and immersive emergency scenarios, and possibilities for collaborative problem solving with peer-to-peer communication. The aim of the paper is to analyze and discuss students’ attitudes towards the implementation of an emergency management exercise as a game inspired by ARGs, comprising a virtual crisis management exercise system. The study on which the paper is based was conducted using a qualitative approach together with a literature review and a thematic analysis of university students’ answers to an evaluation questionnaire, following their participation in a virtual exercise with an ARG design. The findings suggest that ARG concepts have potential in emergency management training and could be tested with rescue services staff, also across national borders. Realism should however be increased and additional ARG concepts added.

"Possible Advantages of Virtual Reality-Based Exercises Over Traditional Exercises? A Mini-Review"

"Possible Advantages of Virtual Reality-Based Exercises Over Traditional Exercises? A Mini-Review"

Impact of virtual embodiment and exercises on functional ability and range of motion in orthopedic rehabilitation

Recent evidence supports the use of immersive virtual reality (immersive VR) as a means of applying visual feedback techniques in neurorehabilitation. In this study, we investigated the benefits of an embodiment-based immersive VR training program for orthopedic upper limb rehabilitation, with the aim of improving the motor functional ability of the arm and accelerating the rehabilitation process in patients with a conservatively managed distal radius fracture. We designed a rehabilitation program based on developing ownership over a virtual arm and then exercising it in immersive VR. We carried out a between 3-group controlled trial with 54 patients (mean age = 61.80 ± 14.18): 20 patients were assigned to the experimental training group (immersive VR), 20 to the conventional digit mobilization (CDM) training control group, and 14 to a non-immersive (non-immersive VR) training control group. We found that functional recovery of the arm in the immersive VR group was correlated with the ownership and agency scores over the virtual arm. We also found larger range of joint movements and lower disability of the fractured arm compared with patients in the Non-immersive VR and CDM groups. Feeling embodied in a virtual body can be used as a rehabilitation tool to speed up and improve motor functional recovery of a fractured arm after the immobilization period.

Designing Virtual Laboratory Exercises Using Microsoft Forms

Chemistry educators around the world have had to introduce innovative approaches for engaging students through virtual chemistry laboratory exercises, both out of necessity and to complement traditional in-person learning. As new methods are explored, instructors strive to offer experiences that are engaging and accessible and that foster skills transferable to in-person laboratories. Here, we introduce a method for designing virtual laboratory exercises using existing survey platforms, namely Microsoft Forms and Google Forms. These platforms offer the ability to integrate media content (e.g., videos and images) and questions which allow instructors to scaffold experiments with targeted inquiries as well as to encourage students to make decisions by the incorporation of branching points where the outcome(s) of the experiment can vary based on the selections chosen by students. Additionally, they are accessible to both teachers and students and offer instructors the flexibility to customize their virtual experiences to support their course learning outcomes. These exercises can also be easily shared and modified between instructors and potentially complement future in-person laboratories.

Effect of virtual reality-based exercise intervention on sleep quality in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia and healthy siblings: A randomized controlled trial.

Sleep is one of the important measurements of the quality of life for children especially suffering from a chronic illness such as cancer. Our aim was to determine the changes in sleep quality and to investigate the effect of virtual reality-based exercise (VRBE) approaches on sleep in patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) off treatment. The participants (ALL and healthy siblings) were evaluated for sleep quality with polysomnography and "Children's Sleep Habit Questionnaire" before and after 12 weeks. The study randomized into two groups: an exercise group who received VRBE in two days in a week, 45 min of each session for 12 weeks and an control group who were managed with supportive measures. The VRBE comprised of aerobic exercise in four different games by Nintendo Wii Fit Plus®. This randomized controlled trial was carried out on 38 participants. Before intervention, ALL patients (n = 24) and healthy siblings (n = 14) had similar sleep quality in terms of polysomnography and Children's Sleep Habit Questionnaire findings. After intervention, total time asleep (p = 0.023), respiratory disturbance index of hypopnea (p = 0.005), apnea/hypopnea index (p = 0.008), and number of apnea (p = 0.028) statistically significant improved. Patients with ALL off treatment had similar values of sleep quality with healthy siblings. Novel types of exercises like VRBE have positive effects on sleep disorders in children with ALL and also healthy siblings. Future studies are needed comparing the different types of interventions.

Virtual Tabletop Exercise to Educate the University on Issues With Potential to Impact Students' Health.

Virtual Tabletop Exercise to Educate the University on Issues With Potential to Impact Students' Health.

Reliability of Virtual Physical Performance Assessments in Veterans during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Research ObjectivesTo determine the reliability of three physical performance tests performed via a telehealth visit (30-second arm curls test, 30-second chair stand test, 2-minute step test) among community-dwelling older Veterans.DesignCross sectional study.SettingVirtual.ParticipantsVeterans (mean age 75) who enrolled in Gerofit, virtual group exercise program.InterventionsN/A.Main Outcome MeasuresParticipants were tested by two different assessors at one time point. The Interclass Correlation Coefficient (ICC) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) and Bland-Altman plots were used as measures of reliability. To assess generalizability, ICCs were further evaluated by health conditions (type 2 diabetes, arthritis, obesity, and depression).ResultsAssessments were conducted among 55 participants. The ICC was above 0.98 for all three tests across health conditions and Bland-Altman plots indicated that there were no significant systematic errors in the measurement.ConclusionsThe virtual physical performance measures appear to have high reliability and the findings are generalizable across health conditions among Veterans. Thus, they are reliable for evaluating physical performance in older Veterans in virtual settings.Author(s) DisclosuresThe authors declare no conflict of interest.

4주 동안의 가상현실을 이용한 호흡운동이 뇌졸중 환자의 가로막 움직임과 폐기능에 미치는 영향

This study aimed to determine the effects of the virtual reality respiratory exercise and conventional respiratory exercise on diaphragm movement and pulmonary function in patients with stroke. Thirty subjects with stroke (an average age of 54.9 years) were randomly allocated to virtual reality respiratory exercise (n=15, VR group), and conventional respiratory exercise (n=15, control group). The two exercises were performed for 30 minutes 2 times a week for 4 weeks. This study measured diaphragm movement and pulmonary function before and after each 4-weeks exercise. Ultrasonography was used for measuring the diaphragm movement, and AVAD9 was used to measure the pulmonary function; forced vital capacity (FVC), forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1), peak expiratory flow (PEF). The control group showed a significant increase in PEF (p<.05), but no significant different in diaphragm movement, FVC, FEV1. The VR group showed a significant increase in all dependent variables (p<.05), except the FEV1. In comparison of two group, the VR group showed significant increases in diaphragm movement, FVC, and PEF relative to the control group (p<.05). Based on the above results, it can be concluded that the virtual reality respiratory exercise is more effective than conventional respiratory exercise on diaphragm movement and pulmonary function for rehabilitation in patients with stroke.

MISTIC (CHEMISTRY EDUCATION APPLICATION): INNOVATION OF PRACTICAL ANDROID BASED INSTRUCTIONAL MEDIA APPLICATION

Based on the Circular Letter of Kemendikbud Dikti No. 1 of 2020 regarding the prevention of the spread of COVID-19 in Indonesia, all learning activities are turned into online learning. This sudden change caused several new problems in the world of education such as students not being able to learn independently and actively participate optimally, difficulty in having internet data, unsupported signals, and for teachers the difficulty of correcting students' assignments and exercises and not carrying out practicals, while online. One way to solve this problem is to create an Android-based learning media application. This product is a technology that utilizes smartphones with the android platform. This product can be developed to meet the needs of teachers and students when learning online. This product is equipped with a virtual lab and exercises to strengthen students' concepts, students can fill out exercises directly on the product and get feedback from the answers given. Besides, this product is equipped with evaluation questions that can detect the accuracy and speed of students in answering questions. Every time you finish answering questions, the grades and rankings of students in the class are automatically displayed on the student's android screen. This makes students motivated and eager to do evaluations because of the desire to get a higher rank, and is expected to improve student learning outcomes. This product was developed on the fundamental chemical laws topic. This product was developed through Kodular and in collaboration with the Google Forms and Quizizz websites. Kodular is an application developer using block programming. The resulting product has a capacity of 35 MB and is also connected to other sites on the internet. In this product there are menus in the form of competencies, instructions for use, attendance lists, materials, evaluations, developer profiles, feedback, and references.

Analysis of the Contribution of Rhythmic Movement Ability Assessment Components in a Virtual Gymnastics Competition

The study aimed to investigate the relationship and influence between following movement (FM) and Movement Technic (MT) variables on general performance (GP) performances conducted by participants in virtual gymnastics competitions (n=361) organized by the Ministry of Youth and Sports during the pandemic in 2020. Research is conducted through quantitative approaches, descriptive analysis and linear regression hypothesis tests to determine the relationships and influences between these variables. Statistical analysis conducted resulted in significant relationship findings and forces between independent FM, and MT, variables on GP dependent variables. The study concluded a strong p.977 positive relationship between variables in the influence of ability to follow movements on general appearance and a negative .987 negative relationship between motion techniques and public appearance in assessing virtual exercise competition.&#x0D;

Abstract OT2-13-01: Supervised training exercise program during chemotherapy for breast cancer (STRENGTH) trial

Abstract Background: Chemotherapy for breast cancer can have a detrimental effect on cardiorespiratory fitness. VO2max (maximal oxygen consumption measured during exercise) is a key predictor of cardiovascular risk and has been found to be lower in women with a history of breast cancer compared with healthy women. Chemotherapy is associated with a decrease in VO2max but these decreases may be attenuated with exercise training, such as resistance, aerobic and high-intensity interval training programs. Physical activity may reduce the risk of mortality for breast cancer patients, improve quality of life (QoL) and reduce weight. All gyms and fitness studios had to close due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and while some have re-opened, many patients are not comfortable returning to an exercise facility now and are incorporating virtual exercise into their routine. Prior studies have demonstrated the safety, feasibility and potential benefits of home-based exercise programs for breast cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. However, many of these programs are self-reported, which can create bias and to our knowledge, there is no existing data on the effect of home-based exercise programs for breast cancer patients receiving neoadjuvant chemotherapy. The goal of the STRENGTH Trial is to evaluate the effect of a 12-week virtual supervised exercise program in breast cancer patients receiving chemotherapy on cardiorespiratory fitness. Study Description: This is a single-center, prospective, single-arm study designed to evaluate the effect of a virtual supervised exercise training program in breast cancer patients receiving chemotherapy on cardiorespiratory fitness. All participants are assigned to a 12-week virtual supervised exercise program and asked to complete a total of 150 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity per week, as a combination of a weekly virtual personal training session and workout classes streamed from the Peloton®Digital platform (i.e. walking, running, cardio, yoga, strength training, and cycling classes). Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, cardiorespiratory fitness cannot be assessed using a cardiopulmonary exercise test. As such, the co-primary endpoints are resting blood pressure and heart rate and distance walked during a Six-Minute Walk Test (6MWT), which is measured at the start and completion of the 12-week supervised exercise program. Secondary endpoints are QoL as assessed by the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy - General (FACT-G) and symptom management assessment by the MD Anderson Symptom Inventory (MDASI). Several exploratory clinical endpoints will be collected including adherence to the program, type of fitness classes completed, and treatment toxicities. Eligibility Criteria: Patients aged ≥18 years with stage I to IV breast cancer who are planned to receive at least 12 weeks of chemotherapy of investigator’s choice are eligible for inclusion. Patients who have an ejection fraction on echocardiogram &amp;lt;40%, symptomatic heart failure, myocarditis, myocardial infarction, cerebrovascular accident, pulmonary embolism or COVID-19 infection within past 3 months, severe, uncorrected valvular disease, uncontrolled hypertension and/or uncontrolled arrhythmias are excluded. Statistical Methods: Continuous and categorical variables measured in this study will be summarized. The distributions of the data collected in the study participants from the 6MWT, FACT-G and MDASI will be evaluated. Based upon the findings, either paired t-tests or nonparametric Wilcoxon signed-rank tests will be performed to analyze the differences observed between the pre-exercise intervention data and the post-exercise intervention data. P values &amp;lt;= 0.05 will be considered statistically significant. . Accrual: At this time, 20 patients have enrolled out of a planned 30 participants. Citation Format: Eleonora Teplinsky, Amanda Podolski, Benita Burke, Kasey Bessada, Laura Klein, Moira Christoudias, Kariann Abbate. Supervised training exercise program during chemotherapy for breast cancer (STRENGTH) trial [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the 2021 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium; 2021 Dec 7-10; San Antonio, TX. Philadelphia (PA): AACR; Cancer Res 2022;82(4 Suppl):Abstract nr OT2-13-01.

Effects of Online Facial Exercise and Self-Massage Program on Neck and Head Pain and Quality of Life

Background. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the lockdown, most people with headache and neck pain were unable to access health care services, so it is unclear which remote physiotherapy methods would be effective in treating neck and head pain.&#x0D; Aim. To investigate the effects of virtual facial exercise and self-massage on women’s neck and head pain and functional condition.&#x0D; Methods. The study included 33 women 45–59 years old, who had experienced neck and head pain in the past month and were not taking pain medications. All subjects were in the experimental group. Facial exercise and self-massage for 20 minutes daily for 20 days were performed by the subjects following virtual instructions. Before and after the intervention, the intensity of neck and head pain was assessed using numeric pain intensity scale, the quality of life was assessed using neck disability index and headache disability index.&#x0D; Results. Neck pain decreased by 3.82 ± 2.63 points (p &lt; 0.05), headache decreased by 2.82 ± 1.93 points (p &lt; 0.05), neck functional disability decreased by 7.33 ± 4.57 points (p &lt; 0.05), headache disability index values decreased by 15.57 ± 8.47 points (p &lt; 0.05).&#x0D; Conclusion. After the application of virtual facial exercise and self-massage, women’s neck and head pain was reduced and the quality of life improved.&#x0D; Keywords: neck pain, headache, physiotherapy, massage, quality of life.

Determinants of Virtual Exercise Equipment Use: An Integrated Model Investigation.

Given the limited research on behavioral determinants of using virtual exercise machines to engage in exercise during the COVID-19 pandemic, this study applied an integrated behavior change model to identify behavioral determinants using these machines. Adult owners of livestreaming virtual exercise equipment (N = 123) completed measures of social cognition, planning, motivation, virtual exercise machine features, and sociostructural variables at an initial occasion (T1) and 4 weeks later (T2). Hypothesized relations among model constructs were tested using a cross-lagged structural equation model with past behavior and sociostructural variables as covariates. Autonomous motivation predicted intentions and habit indirectly via attitudes and perceived behavioral control at T1; virtual exercise machine features predicted intention and habit indirectly via social cognition constructs at T1; and intention and habit at T1 predicted exercise behavior at T2. This study supports social cognition constructs and virtual features as predictors of exercise using virtual exercise machines.

Virtual exercise in response to the Covid-19 pandemic in people with cystic fibrosis

Virtual exercise in response to the Covid-19 pandemic in people with cystic fibrosis

Evaluating the feasibility and acceptability of virtual group exercise for older adults delivered by trained volunteers: the ImPACt study protocol

IntroductionPhysical activity is important for healthy ageing. Despite strong evidence on the benefits of physical activity for health and well-being, physical inactivity remains a significant problem among older adults. This...

Feasibility of a virtual reality-based exercise intervention and low-cost motion tracking method for estimation of motor proficiency in youth with autism spectrum disorder

BackgroundMotor impairment is widely acknowledged as a core feature in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), which can affect adaptive behavior and increase severity of symptoms. Low-cost motion capture and virtual reality (VR) game technologies hold a great deal of promise for providing personalized approaches to motor intervention in ASD. The present study explored the feasibility, acceptability and potential efficacy of a custom-designed VR game-based intervention (GaitWayXR™) for improving gross motor skills in youth with ASD.MethodsTen children and adolescents (10–17 years) completed six, 20-min VR-based motor training sessions over 2 weeks while whole-body movement was tracked with a low-cost motion capture system. We developed a methodology for using motion tracking data to quantify whole-body movement in terms of efficiency, synchrony and symmetry. We then studied the relationships of the above quantities with standardized measures of motor skill and cognitive flexibility.ResultsOur results supported our presumption that the VR intervention is safe, with no adverse events and very few minor to moderate side-effects, while a large proportion of parents said they would use the VR game at home, the most prohibitive reasons for adopting the system for home therapy were cost and space. Although there was little evidence of any benefits of the GaitWayXR™ intervention in improving gross motor skills, we showed several positive correlations between the standardized measures of gross motor skills in ASD and our measures of efficiency, symmetry and synchrony from low-cost motion capture.ConclusionsThese findings, though preliminary and limited by small sample size, suggest that low-cost motion capture of children with ASD is feasible with movement exercises in a VR-based game environment. Based on these preliminary findings, we recommend conducting larger-scale studies with methods for improving adherence to VR gaming interventions over longer periods.

"Worn-out but happy": Postpartum Women's Mental Health and Well-Being During COVID-19 Restrictions in Australia.

Background: From late 2019, COVID-19 disease has infiltrated the global population causing widespread challenges to public health. One cohort that has received less attention, but who may be more vulnerable to the mental and physical health related impacts of COVID-19 restrictions are postpartum mothers. The aim of this study was to explore the mental health, well-being, and health behaviours of mothers up to 12 months postpartum whilst living in Australia under COVID-19 level 3 and 4 restrictions.Methods: 351 women in their first year postpartum residing in Australia whilst under level 3/4 social distancing restrictions (during April 13 and June 11, 2020) were recruited to participate in an online questionnaire. The survey measured symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress (DASS), wellness (SF-36), physical activity (Godin-Shephard score), perceived value of health outcomes, diet, and sleep. Descriptive statistics and linear regressions were performed.Results: Data was analysed for 139 eligible women. Of these women, 74% scored “normal” for depression, 84% for anxiety, and 72% for stress. Over half (58%) of women reported being worn out all, most, or a good bit of the time and 77% reported being a happy person all, most, or a good bit of the time. Analysis of the perceived values of health outcome revealed women had high value for “getting out of the house,” “achieving a better overall mood,” and “to feel better physically.” Women were considered physically active according to the Godin Leisure score, however only 41% of women met the current Australian national physical activity guidelines of 150 min.week−1.Conclusions: Overall the majority of postpartum mums that were surveyed, have normal mental health symptoms, and despite being worn out most are happy at least a good bit of the time. This study highlights the importance of health values in maintaining leisure physical activity and mental health. In addition it appears women may benefit from virtual group exercise and community programs to encourage being physically active and socialising with friends simultaneously.