<ul><li>Virtual reality games could transform balance rehabilitation by making exercises more fun, effective, and accessible for people of all ages.</li><li>Research from the University of Queensland suggests that using VR games, such as virtual table tennis, can improve standing balance by motivating individuals to stick with their exercises.</li><li>Participants in a study wore a VR headset and played table tennis on a treadmill, with their movements tracked. The game's customization and challenge level helped improve balance skills without causing motion sickness.</li><li>Future research aims to explore how VR games could support walking-based rehabilitation, offering engaging distractions for patients while still retraining balance and coordination.</li></ul>

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