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CP Exergames
What are the CP Exergames?
How Our Exergame Helps:
Keeping active can be challenging when you’re a teen with Cerebral Palsy
Teens played for more than 3 hours per week.
39% of the time was above
target heart rate
The games let young people connect
online to play together
and facilitate social networking
“This is the most fun I’ve had in a long time”
- Wesley
Exergames combine physical activity and video games. This version uses a recumbent bicycle designed
speci�cally so that young people with CP can pedal and power the online multiplayer video game.
The bike is paired with unique games to help teens break a sweat while playing together
To become involved or learn more please contact Lauren Switzer lswitzer@hollandbloorview.ca
Knights, S. Graham, N., Switzer, L., Hernadez, H., Ye, Z., Findlay, B., Xie, WY., Wright, V., Fehlings, D. (2014). An innovative cycling exergame to promote cardiovascularfitness in youth with cerebral palsy: a brief report. Developmental Neurorehabilitation. Jun 20: 1-6.
Exergames help teens with CP reach a
moderate to intense vigorous level of
exercise
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