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er studies have assessed accuracy during more complex multi-joint movements
(Ma et al.., 2018). Although the time-spatial variables of motion capture sys-
tems without markers appear to be equivalent to systems with markers, the
movement accuracy of some joints is not good enough (Wade et al., 2022). Af-
ter we reviewed several possibilities, we decided to use Kinect V2 sensor to
track movement in our exergame. The Kinect V2 proved to be a valid and reli-
able sensor for motion tracking in an exergame (Ma et al., 2018).
Our study has some limitations. Since the stability is influenced by sever-
al factors, the interpretation of results based on one test is questionable. In ad-
dition, the sample of subjects in the correlation study does not allow generali-
sation to the general population.
Conclusion
The COVID-19 pandemic and a sedentary lifestyle have caused a decrease in
regular physical activity in children and adolescents, which increases the risk
of LBP. Since children and adolescents spend several hours in front of vari-
ous screens, a well-designed exergame represents a new motivational approach
to regular physical activity. The content of a novel exergame should improve
patients’ education and local muscle endurance, and gross body movements
should be tracked by a reliable markerless system (Microsoft Kinect V2).
References
ALSUFIANY, M. B., LOHMAN, E. B., DAHER, N. S., GANG, G. R., SHAL-
LAN, A. I. anf JABER, H. M., 2020. Non-specific chronic low back pain
and physical activity: A comparison of postural control and hip muscle
isometric strength: A cross-sectional study. Medicine, 99(5).
BIERING-SØRENSEN F., 1984. Physical measurements as risk indicators for
low-back trouble over a oneyear period. Spine (Phila Pa 1976), 9(2), 106–
119.
CARPES, F.P., REINEHR, F.B. and MOTA, C.B. 2008. Effects of a program for
trunk strength and stability on pain, low back and pelvis kinematics, and
body balance: a pilot study. J Body Mov Ther, 12(1), 22–30.
CHO KH, BEOM JW, LEE TS, LIM JH, LEE TH and YUK JH, 2014. Trunk
muscles strength as a risk factor for nonspecific low back pain: a pilot
study. Ann Rehabil Med, 38(2), 234–240.
CHOLEWICKI, J., SILFIES, S.P., SHAH, R.A., GREENE, H.S., REEVES, N.P.,
ALVI, K. and GOLDBERG, B. 2005. Delayed trunk muscle reflex re-
sponses increase the risk of low back injuries. Spine (Phila Pa 1976), 30(23),
2614–2620.
CONWAY R, BEHENNAH J, FISHER J, OSBORNE N and STEELE J, 2016.
Associations between Trunk Extension Endurance and Isolated Lumbar
er studies have assessed accuracy during more complex multi-joint movements
(Ma et al.., 2018). Although the time-spatial variables of motion capture sys-
tems without markers appear to be equivalent to systems with markers, the
movement accuracy of some joints is not good enough (Wade et al., 2022). Af-
ter we reviewed several possibilities, we decided to use Kinect V2 sensor to
track movement in our exergame. The Kinect V2 proved to be a valid and reli-
able sensor for motion tracking in an exergame (Ma et al., 2018).
Our study has some limitations. Since the stability is influenced by sever-
al factors, the interpretation of results based on one test is questionable. In ad-
dition, the sample of subjects in the correlation study does not allow generali-
sation to the general population.
Conclusion
The COVID-19 pandemic and a sedentary lifestyle have caused a decrease in
regular physical activity in children and adolescents, which increases the risk
of LBP. Since children and adolescents spend several hours in front of vari-
ous screens, a well-designed exergame represents a new motivational approach
to regular physical activity. The content of a novel exergame should improve
patients’ education and local muscle endurance, and gross body movements
should be tracked by a reliable markerless system (Microsoft Kinect V2).
References
ALSUFIANY, M. B., LOHMAN, E. B., DAHER, N. S., GANG, G. R., SHAL-
LAN, A. I. anf JABER, H. M., 2020. Non-specific chronic low back pain
and physical activity: A comparison of postural control and hip muscle
isometric strength: A cross-sectional study. Medicine, 99(5).
BIERING-SØRENSEN F., 1984. Physical measurements as risk indicators for
low-back trouble over a oneyear period. Spine (Phila Pa 1976), 9(2), 106–
119.
CARPES, F.P., REINEHR, F.B. and MOTA, C.B. 2008. Effects of a program for
trunk strength and stability on pain, low back and pelvis kinematics, and
body balance: a pilot study. J Body Mov Ther, 12(1), 22–30.
CHO KH, BEOM JW, LEE TS, LIM JH, LEE TH and YUK JH, 2014. Trunk
muscles strength as a risk factor for nonspecific low back pain: a pilot
study. Ann Rehabil Med, 38(2), 234–240.
CHOLEWICKI, J., SILFIES, S.P., SHAH, R.A., GREENE, H.S., REEVES, N.P.,
ALVI, K. and GOLDBERG, B. 2005. Delayed trunk muscle reflex re-
sponses increase the risk of low back injuries. Spine (Phila Pa 1976), 30(23),
2614–2620.
CONWAY R, BEHENNAH J, FISHER J, OSBORNE N and STEELE J, 2016.
Associations between Trunk Extension Endurance and Isolated Lumbar
