1 Department of Exercise and Sports Sciences, Gama Filho University , Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil .
2 University Gama Filho Physiotherapy Clinic School Laboratory , Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil .
Games Health J. 2012 Dec;1(6):456-9. doi: 10.1089/g4h.2012.0062.
Multiple sclerosis is a neurological illness that decreases motor functions. This disease can cause weakness of cardiorespiratory muscles and impaired functional capacity and quality of life. Therefore it requires preventive treatments. This study investigated the acute responses of a virtual physical training session with the Nintendo(®) (Kyoto, Japan) Wii™ on hemodynamic variables of an individual with multiple sclerosis (relapsing-remitting).
A 34-year-old man with multiple sclerosis with previous experience in aerobic, strength, and functional training (2 years) was tested. His Expanded Disability Status Scale was 2.5. We compared the heart rate, blood pressure, and double product obtained at rest and during (heart rate) and after the Nintendo Wii games "Boxing" and "Sword Play." In rest, the variables were measured in the supine position.
Our results showed positive hemodynamic alterations after execution of both games. The peak of heart rate was 121 beats per minute (65% of maximal heart rate) and 104 beats per minute (56% of maximal heart rate) for "Boxing" and "Sword Play," respectively.
The training session with "Boxing" was able to stimulate the heart rate to achieve the recommended values for the maintenance of physical fitness in accordance with the American College of Sports Medicine guidelines. We conclude that an exercise training program with the Nintendo Wii may improve physical fitness in people with multiple sclerosis. Moreover, these activities could improve affective status and perhaps maintain the individual engaged at treatment program.
多发性硬化症是一种会降低运动功能的神经系统疾病。这种疾病可导致心肺肌肉无力和功能性能力及生活质量受损。因此，它需要预防性治疗。本研究调查了个体患有多发性硬化症（复发缓解型）的虚拟体能训练与任天堂（®）（日本京都）Wii（™）对血流动力学变量的急性反应。
一名 34 岁男性，多发性硬化症患者，曾有过有氧、力量和功能性训练（2 年）的经验。他的扩展残疾状况量表评分为 2.5。我们比较了休息时、“拳击”和“剑术”游戏过程中（心率）以及游戏结束后获得的心率、血压和双乘积。在休息时，变量在仰卧位测量。
我们的结果表明，执行这两款游戏后，血流动力学发生了积极变化。“拳击”和“剑术”的最大心率分别为 121 次/分钟（最大心率的 65%）和 104 次/分钟（最大心率的 56%）。
“拳击”训练课程能够刺激心率，达到美国运动医学学院指南建议的维持身体健康的推荐值。我们得出结论，任天堂 Wii 的运动训练方案可能会改善多发性硬化症患者的身体健康。此外，这些活动可能会改善情绪状态，并可能使患者保持参与治疗计划。
