Obstacle avoidance training in virtual environments leads to limb-specific locomotor adaptations but not to interlimb transfer in healthy young adults

2021 ◽  
pp. 110357
Author(s):  
A. Weber ◽  
D. Friemert ◽  
U. Hartmann ◽  
G. Epro ◽  
J. Seeley ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Virtual Environments ◽  
Obstacle Avoidance ◽  
Avoidance Training ◽  
Locomotor Adaptations

scholarly journals Locomotor adaptations to prolonged step-by-step frontal plane trunk perturbations in young adults

PLoS ONE ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (9) ◽  
pp. e0203776 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eric R. Walker ◽  
Allison S. Hyngstrom ◽  
Tanya Onushko ◽  
Brian D. Schmit
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Frontal Plane ◽  
Locomotor Adaptations

Obstacle avoidance during walking in real and virtual environments

2007 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 2 ◽  
Author(s):  
Philip W. Fink ◽  
Patrick S. Foo ◽  
William H. Warren
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Environments ◽  
Obstacle Avoidance

scholarly journals Effects of a secondary task on obstacle avoidance in healthy young adults

2007 ◽  
Vol 184 (1) ◽  
pp. 115-120 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ka-Chun Siu ◽  
Robert D. Catena ◽  
Li-Shan Chou ◽  
Paul van Donkelaar ◽  
Marjorie H. Woollacott
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Obstacle Avoidance ◽  
Secondary Task

scholarly journals Obstacle avoidance training for individuals with stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis

BMJ Open ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (12) ◽  
pp. e028873
Author(s):  
Daisuke Muroi ◽  
Shosuke Ohtera ◽  
Yuki Kataoka ◽  
Masahiro Banno ◽  
Yasushi Tsujimoto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Obstacle Avoidance ◽  
Gait Speed ◽  
Avoidance Training ◽  
Outcome Measurement ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Measurement Data ◽  
Secondary Outcome ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Balance Ability

ObjectivesTo accumulate evidence that obstacle avoidance training alone is effective in improving the locomotor ability of individuals with stroke.DesignSystematic review and meta-analysis.SettingMEDLINE, EMBASE, CENTRAL, ICTRP and PEDro were searched for related information until December 2018. Two independent reviewers extracted data. Outcome measurement data were subjected to meta-analyses using random-effects models. Data syntheses were conducted using RevMan V.5.3, and the certainty of evidence was determined using the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation approach.ParticipantsParticipants with various types and phases of stroke were included.InterventionThe usual gait training including obstacle avoidance training (interventions of any type, intensity, duration and frequency).Primary and secondary outcome measuresPrimary outcomes were gait speed, composite gait ability and objective balance ability. Secondary outcomes were subjective balance ability, gait endurance and fall incidence.ResultsTwo randomised controlled trials with a total of 49 participants were used as data sources for this study. The obstacle avoidance training (training) group had lower gait speed than the control group (mean difference (MD) 0.03, 95% CI −0.11 to 0.16, p=0.51). Further, the certainty of evidence was very low. The subjective balance ability (Activities-specific Balance Confidence scale) was not significantly different between the training and control groups (MD 6.65, 95% CI −7.59 to 20.89, p=0.36), and it showed very low certainty of evidence.ConclusionsObstacle avoidance training may have little or no effect on individuals with stroke. The failure to find the effectiveness of obstacle avoidance training alone is possibly attributable to the insufficient amount of training in the intervention and the lack of well-designed studies that measured relevant outcomes.PROSPERO registration numberCRD42017060691.

scholarly journals The Potential of Virtual Environments to Support Soft-Skill Acquisition for Individuals with Autism

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer Gallup ◽  
Mary Little ◽  
Barbara Serianni ◽  
Onur Kocaoz
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Social Skills ◽  
Virtual Environments ◽  
Skill Acquisition ◽  
Phenomenological Study ◽  
Role Playing ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Soft Skill ◽  
The Social

This study examined the phenomenon of online gaming to describe the social interactions of young adults with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) as they socialize and develop relationships within virtual environments. This research built upon previous literature related to the identification of alternate modes of developing social skills and interpersonal relationships of adolescents with ASD by exploring the social implications of virtual environments. Young adults with autism experience grim outcomes such as low enrollment in postsecondary education, low wages, few living independently, and few maintaining full time employment as a result of poor social skills. Given the availability of online mediums such as massively multiplayer online role playing games, discussion forums, chat rooms, and other social media, individuals with ASD have opportunities to interact without the constraints of face-to-face settings. A phenomenological study was employed using multi-sourced data. Findings yielded 15 initial codes that were developed into five main themes. Findings support a recognition and reciprocation of emotions, friendship development, and role identification. Additionally, the findings support skills required to be successful in postsecondary situations, specifically aligned with science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

Continuum of Care Following Sports-Related Concussion

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
pp. 1389-1403
Author(s):  
Jessica Brown ◽  
Kelly Knollman-Porter
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Life Span ◽  
Sports Injuries ◽  
Continuum Of Care ◽  
Medical Professional ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Youth Athletes ◽  
Speech Language Pathologist ◽  
History Of ◽  
Injury Reporting

Purpose Although guidelines have changed regarding federally mandated concussion practices since their inception, little is known regarding the implementation of such guidelines and the resultant continuum of care for youth athletes participating in recreational or organized sports who incur concussions. Furthermore, data regarding the role of speech-language pathologists in the historic postconcussion care are lacking. Therefore, the purpose of this retrospective study was to investigate the experiences of young adults with history of sports-related concussion as it related to injury reporting and received follow-up care. Method Participants included 13 young adults with history of at least one sports-related concussion across their life span. We implemented a mixed-methods design to collect both quantitative and qualitative information through structured interviews. Participants reported experiencing 42 concussions across the life span—26 subsequent to sports injuries. Results Twenty-three concussions were reported to a parent or medical professional, 14 resulted in a formal diagnosis, and participants received initial medical care for only 10 of the incidents and treatment or services on only two occasions. Participants reported concussions to an athletic trainer least frequently and to parents most frequently. Participants commented that previous experience with concussion reduced the need for seeking treatment or that they were unaware treatments or supports existed postconcussion. Only one concussion incident resulted in the care from a speech-language pathologist. Conclusion The results of the study reported herein shed light on the fidelity of sports-related concussion care management across time. Subsequently, we suggest guidelines related to continuum of care from injury to individualized therapy.

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