Interactive videogame versus core stability exercises on postural control in female patients with overweight

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Published: 2026-05-12
DOI: https://doi.org/10.70102/jnfnj067
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Core stability exercises, Overweight, Videogame.

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Shimaa G. El Sayed
Lecturer in Department of Physical Therapy for Internal Medicine and Surgery
Aya Fawzy Mohamed Ali
Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Allied Medical Sciences Philadelphia University, Amman, Jordan
Haitham M. Elmasry
Lecturer at the Department of Physical Therapy for Basic Science, Faculty of Physical Therapy, MTI University.
Zeezy S. Eraky
Lecturer at the Department of Physical Therapy for Internal Medicine and Elderly, Faculty of Physical Therapy, MTI University.
Sara S. El-Din
Department of Physical Therapy, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Najran University, Najran, Saudi Arabia
Amira Hassan Abdelaziz
Department of Physical Therapy for Paediatrics and Women Health, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Ahram Canadian University (ACU), Giza, Egypt.
Dalia Galal El Sayed
Assistant Professor at the Department of Physical Therapy for Dermatology and Surgery, Faculty of Physical Therapy, MTI University.

Abstract

Background: Obesity is a chronic, neurobehavioral disease influenced by genes and environmental factors affecting brain development. Purpose: The purpose of this study is to compare the effects between videogame exercises and core stability exercises on postural control dysfunction in female patients with overweight. Methods: Forty patients (women) aged 40-60 years with body mass index over 25 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. Supine bridge (3 sets x 10 repetitions x 10 second holds), 2. Curl up (3 sets x 10 repetitions), 3. Supine unilateral bridge (3 sets x 10 repetitions for each leg x 10 second holds), 4. Abdominal crunching (10 repetitions x 10 second holds), 5. Plank (3 sets x 10 repetitions) and 6. Bird dog (3 sets x 10 repetitions for each limb). Results: The between-group analysis showed significant improvement in group A after treatment (p<0.05). Discussion: Videogame exercises are effective more than core stability exercises in the treatment of postural control dysfunction in female patients with overweight.

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Vol. 6 No. S1 (2026): Volume 6, Issue S1, 2026

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Interactive videogame versus core stability exercises on postural control in female patients with overweight (S. G. El Sayed, A. F. Mohamed Ali, H. M. Elmasry, Z. S. Eraky, S. S. El-Din, A. H. Abdelaziz, & D. G. El Sayed, Trans.). (2026). International Journal of Aquatic Research and Environmental Studies, 6(S1), 1042-1048. https://doi.org/10.70102/jnfnj067

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