The Use of Digital Games in Physiotherapy: Recommendations for a Promising Trend
Yasmim Fernandes Moniz
For the first edition of Advances in Biomedical Engineering and Rehabilitation, we want to introduce topics from multidisciplinary backgrounds that contribute practical insights to the health field. With this in mind, I would like to present a topic that I have been exploring throughout my academic career: the use of digital games in physiotherapy.
We are increasingly seeing studies that investigate the effectiveness and acceptability of digital games in motor rehabilitation. This trend is not only reflected in the scientific literature but also in the growing use of these strategies in physiotherapy centers.
Introducing ludic strategies aimed at therapeutic goals is not new to the rehabilitation process, but using digital resources is relatively recent. I believe that, in line with the advancement of these technologies, such strategies will become even more prevalent in our daily lives.
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Submitted date:
10/10/2024
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