LudoFit App Launches New Pickleball-Themed Game to Reduce Fall Risk Among Older Adults
LudoFit App Combines Fun and Exercise to Reduce Fall Risk Among Older Adults
SEATTLE, Sept. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Ludica Health, a leader in innovative technology solutions for physical rehabilitation and healthy aging, has launched a new pickleball-themed video game on its interactive exercise app, LudoFit. This new addition to LudoFit’s game suite is specifically designed to enhance strength, balance, coordination, and reaction time, all of which are critical factors in reducing falls among older adults.
Falls Prevention Awareness Week is being observed from September 23-27, 2024, and the launch of this new virtual pickleball game couldn’t have come at a better time. Falls are a serious risk for older adults, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reporting that one in four Americans aged 65 and over falls each year. As the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries in this demographic, effective fall prevention strategies are crucial.
LudoFit’s new pickleball game offers a virtual experience of the popular sport, allowing users to enhance their balance and coordination safely from the comfort of their homes. Mark Evin, Founder and CEO of Ludica Health, stated, “Pickleball perfectly aligns with LudoFit’s mission. This game brings the exciting energy of the pickleball court into a safe and comfortable home environment.”
Users can download the LudoFit app to their laptops or iPads and actively engage in the game by sidestepping and swinging their arms for forehand or backhand shots, mirroring the actual experience on the court. The game is designed to adapt seamlessly to all ability levels, ensuring that everyone can participate and benefit from the exercise.
Feedback from users has been overwhelmingly positive, with many appreciating the safe and enjoyable approach to exercise. Dr. Samim Hasham, 64, shared, “At my age, I want a challenge. This game is great. It keeps your attention. You feel really good. You feel active.” Another user, Kim Cozart, 63, mentioned, “I’ve wanted to try pickleball, but with my balance issues, I don’t want to fall. This game gives me an opportunity to play pickleball without actually having to be on the court.”
LudoFit’s approach to fall prevention through engaging video games has been endorsed by Mike Studer, Doctor of Physical Therapy, who highlighted the benefits of the pickleball game in training for agility, reaction, and brain health in an enjoyable way.
LudoFit is available for a monthly subscription of $15 at https://ludo.fit. Ludica Health, founded in 2012, is dedicated to promoting active and vibrant lifestyles through innovative technology solutions. Their flagship program, Jintronix, is FDA-cleared and supported by over eight peer-reviewed clinical studies, serving over 300 rehab facilities worldwide.
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