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As the realm of virtual reality and its application to rehabilitation develops, new language evolves, too.
Exergaming applies to videogames that require movement and may provide exercise. The means of interaction is not a mouse, keyboard or joystick, but some thing that needs greater weight shifting, body or limb movement.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exergaming
Here’s an article that reviews current applications of virtual reality for rehabilitation, and explores ‘exergaming’ as a way to increase energy expenditure.
http://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=9&ved=0CGAQFjAI&url=http%3A%2F%2Fplattsburghcas1.com%2FSpectrum%2FJournal%2520of%2520Diabetes%2520Science%2520and%2520Technology%2520-%2520Dr.%2520Rizzo%2C%2520in%2520press.pdf&ei=6tkITdvINIb0tgPc6a2ZDg&usg=AFQjCNE5gnEkDsJhcBNWpaVQcSyJoxTiug