Development and feasibility assessment of a virtual reality-based aerobic exercise program with real-time pulse rate monitoring on hemodynamic and arterial stiffness in healthy people: a pilot study
IntroductionVirtual reality (VR) exercises are reportedly beneficial as a physical activity tool for health promotion and rehabilitation, and can also help individuals exercise under professional supervision. We developed and investigated the potential feasibility of a VR-based aerobic exercise prog...
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| author | Kornanong Yuenyongchaiwat Kornanong Yuenyongchaiwat Natsinee Sermsinsathong Preeyaphorn Songsorn Preeyaphorn Songsorn Noppawan Charususin Noppawan Charususin Sasipa Buranapuntalug Sasipa Buranapuntalug Chatchai Buekban Chusak Thanawattano |
| author_facet | Kornanong Yuenyongchaiwat Kornanong Yuenyongchaiwat Natsinee Sermsinsathong Preeyaphorn Songsorn Preeyaphorn Songsorn Noppawan Charususin Noppawan Charususin Sasipa Buranapuntalug Sasipa Buranapuntalug Chatchai Buekban Chusak Thanawattano |
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| description | IntroductionVirtual reality (VR) exercises are reportedly beneficial as a physical activity tool for health promotion and rehabilitation, and can also help individuals exercise under professional supervision. We developed and investigated the potential feasibility of a VR-based aerobic exercise program using the XBOX ONE console and Kinect sensor with real-time pulse rate monitoring. The VR setting consisted of two-dimensional (2D) environments via computer, laptop, or television screens. In addition, the study investigated the potential feasibility of the VR-based exercise program on hemodynamic response and arterial stiffness in healthy participants of various ages.MethodsHealthy participants (n = 30) aged > 18 years were enrolled in the VR exercise-based program. All participants were required to wear a polar heart rate (HR) monitor set for moderate-intensity exercise, targeting 40%–59% of their HR reserve. Hemodynamic and arterial stiffness (pulse wave velocity) were noninvasively measured. The Borg scale rate of perceived exertion (RPE) was also assessed.ResultsFollowing a VR-guided exercise routine, all participants performed moderate-intensity exercise with no adverse health outcomes during or after the exercise. The effects of VR-based aerobic exercise extended beyond enhanced central hemodynamic and arterial stiffness. However, neither hemodynamic nor arterial stiffness showed significant differences before and after the VR exercise, except for a higher RPE response following the exercise program.ConclusionVR-based aerobic exercise with pulse rate monitoring is a promising physical activity tool to induce physiological changes and impact dyspnea scales and is also feasible for administration to healthy populations. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-2e37de7680e24c7a98f41510058206712024-04-08T13:04:29ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Digital Health2673-253X2024-04-01610.3389/fdgth.2024.13568371356837Development and feasibility assessment of a virtual reality-based aerobic exercise program with real-time pulse rate monitoring on hemodynamic and arterial stiffness in healthy people: a pilot studyKornanong Yuenyongchaiwat0Kornanong Yuenyongchaiwat1Natsinee Sermsinsathong2Preeyaphorn Songsorn3Preeyaphorn Songsorn4Noppawan Charususin5Noppawan Charususin6Sasipa Buranapuntalug7Sasipa Buranapuntalug8Chatchai Buekban9Chusak Thanawattano10Physiotherapy Department, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Thammasat University, Pathumthani, ThailandThammasat University Research Unit for Physical Therapy in Respiratory and Cardiovascular Systems, Thammasat University, Pathumthani, ThailandPhysiotherapy Department, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Thammasat University, Pathumthani, ThailandPhysiotherapy Department, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Thammasat University, Pathumthani, ThailandThammasat University Research Unit for Physical Therapy in Respiratory and Cardiovascular Systems, Thammasat University, Pathumthani, ThailandPhysiotherapy Department, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Thammasat University, Pathumthani, ThailandThammasat University Research Unit for Physical Therapy in Respiratory and Cardiovascular Systems, Thammasat University, Pathumthani, ThailandPhysiotherapy Department, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Thammasat University, Pathumthani, ThailandThammasat University Research Unit for Physical Therapy in Respiratory and Cardiovascular Systems, Thammasat University, Pathumthani, ThailandBiomedical Electronics and Systems Research Team Assistive Technology and Medical Devices Research Group, National Electronics and Computer Technology Center (NECTEC), Pathumthani, ThailandBiomedical Electronics and Systems Research Team Assistive Technology and Medical Devices Research Group, National Electronics and Computer Technology Center (NECTEC), Pathumthani, ThailandIntroductionVirtual reality (VR) exercises are reportedly beneficial as a physical activity tool for health promotion and rehabilitation, and can also help individuals exercise under professional supervision. We developed and investigated the potential feasibility of a VR-based aerobic exercise program using the XBOX ONE console and Kinect sensor with real-time pulse rate monitoring. The VR setting consisted of two-dimensional (2D) environments via computer, laptop, or television screens. In addition, the study investigated the potential feasibility of the VR-based exercise program on hemodynamic response and arterial stiffness in healthy participants of various ages.MethodsHealthy participants (n = 30) aged > 18 years were enrolled in the VR exercise-based program. All participants were required to wear a polar heart rate (HR) monitor set for moderate-intensity exercise, targeting 40%–59% of their HR reserve. Hemodynamic and arterial stiffness (pulse wave velocity) were noninvasively measured. The Borg scale rate of perceived exertion (RPE) was also assessed.ResultsFollowing a VR-guided exercise routine, all participants performed moderate-intensity exercise with no adverse health outcomes during or after the exercise. The effects of VR-based aerobic exercise extended beyond enhanced central hemodynamic and arterial stiffness. However, neither hemodynamic nor arterial stiffness showed significant differences before and after the VR exercise, except for a higher RPE response following the exercise program.ConclusionVR-based aerobic exercise with pulse rate monitoring is a promising physical activity tool to induce physiological changes and impact dyspnea scales and is also feasible for administration to healthy populations.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fdgth.2024.1356837/fullvirtual realityexercise therapyhealth promotionrehabilitationhemodynamicspulse wave velocity |
| spellingShingle | Kornanong Yuenyongchaiwat Kornanong Yuenyongchaiwat Natsinee Sermsinsathong Preeyaphorn Songsorn Preeyaphorn Songsorn Noppawan Charususin Noppawan Charususin Sasipa Buranapuntalug Sasipa Buranapuntalug Chatchai Buekban Chusak Thanawattano Development and feasibility assessment of a virtual reality-based aerobic exercise program with real-time pulse rate monitoring on hemodynamic and arterial stiffness in healthy people: a pilot study Frontiers in Digital Health virtual reality exercise therapy health promotion rehabilitation hemodynamics pulse wave velocity |
| title | Development and feasibility assessment of a virtual reality-based aerobic exercise program with real-time pulse rate monitoring on hemodynamic and arterial stiffness in healthy people: a pilot study |
| title_full | Development and feasibility assessment of a virtual reality-based aerobic exercise program with real-time pulse rate monitoring on hemodynamic and arterial stiffness in healthy people: a pilot study |
| title_fullStr | Development and feasibility assessment of a virtual reality-based aerobic exercise program with real-time pulse rate monitoring on hemodynamic and arterial stiffness in healthy people: a pilot study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Development and feasibility assessment of a virtual reality-based aerobic exercise program with real-time pulse rate monitoring on hemodynamic and arterial stiffness in healthy people: a pilot study |
| title_short | Development and feasibility assessment of a virtual reality-based aerobic exercise program with real-time pulse rate monitoring on hemodynamic and arterial stiffness in healthy people: a pilot study |
| title_sort | development and feasibility assessment of a virtual reality based aerobic exercise program with real time pulse rate monitoring on hemodynamic and arterial stiffness in healthy people a pilot study |
| topic | virtual reality exercise therapy health promotion rehabilitation hemodynamics pulse wave velocity |
| url | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fdgth.2024.1356837/full |
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