• Journal of physiotherapy · Jan 2011

    Randomized Controlled Trial

    Gaming console exercise and cycle or treadmill exercise provide similar cardiovascular demand in adults with cystic fibrosis: a randomised cross-over trial.

    • Suzanne S Kuys, Kathleen Hall, Maureen Peasey, Michelle Wood, Robyn Cobb, and Scott C Bell.
    • Allied Health Research Collaborative, Metro North (Northern) Health Service District, Queensland, Australia. Suzanne_kuys@health.qld.gov.au
    • J Physiother. 2011 Jan 1; 57 (1): 35-40.

    QuestionDoes exercise using a gaming console result in similar cardiovascular demand and energy expenditure as formally prescribed exercise in adults with cystic fibrosis? How do these patients perceive gaming console exercise?DesignRandomised cross-over trial with concealed allocation and intention-to-treat analysis.Participants19 adults with cystic fibrosis admitted to hospital for treatment of a pulmonary exacerbation.InterventionParticipants underwent two 15-minute exercise interventions on separate days; one involving a gaming console and one a treadmill or cycle ergometer.Outcome MeasuresCardiovascular demand was measured using heart rate and rating of perceived exertion (RPE). Energy expenditure was estimated using a portable activity monitor. Perception (enjoyment, fatigue, workload, effectiveness, feasibility) was rated using a horizontal 10-cm visual analogue scale.ResultsThere was no significant difference in average heart rate (mean difference 3 beats/min, 95% CI -3 to 9) or energy expenditure (0.1 MET, 95% CI -0.3 to 0.5) between the two interventions. Both interventions provided a 'hard' workout (RPE ∼15). Gaming console exercise was rated as more enjoyable (mean difference 2.6 cm, 95% CI 1.6 to 3.6) than formal exercise but they didn't differ significantly in fatigue (-1.0 cm, 95% CI -2.4 to 0.3), perceived effectiveness (-0.4 cm, 95% CI -1.2 to 0.3), or perceived feasibility for inclusion in routine management (0.2 cm, 95% CI -0.7 to 1.1).ConclusionGaming console exercise provides a similar cardiovascular demand as traditional exercise modalities. It is feasible that adults with cystic fibrosis could include gaming console exercise in their exercise program.Trial RegistrationACTRN12610000861055.Copyright © 2011 Australian Physiotherapy Association. Published by .. All rights reserved.

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