Emerging technology within the field of active gaming: Towards the establishment of evidence

摘要

The advent of modern day optical and sensor technology has provided scientists the possibility to perform measurements that are fundamental to the description and interpretation of posture and movement. The recent letter to the editor by.Pagnacco and colleagues brings forward to the readership of Gait & Posture questions that pertain to measurement theory and regulatory standards that are core to the responsible uptake of new technology such as active gaming systems. It is clear that the establishment of an instruments accuracy and precision is a fundamental precursor to further explore specific properties of measurement and context of application. However, it is imperative to recognize that the boundaries of this discussion should extend beyond the focal arguments that were raised and should take into consideration the broader context within which the continuum of scientific reasoning, enquiry and discovery resides today. The emergence of commercially accessible technology has provided new opportunities to examine the complex interaction between posture/movement with health and disease. Notably, the context has clearly extended from the traditional laboratory setting to include