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Ebrahimi E, Mozafari S, Zolghadr H. Investigating the Effects of Corrective Games on the Improvement of Musculoskeletal Abnormalities: A Systematic Review. JGUMS 2025; 34 (2) :104-119
URL: http://journal.gums.ac.ir/article-1-2705-en.html

Background Paying attention to musculoskeletal abnormalities and correcting them can improve the physical condition and daily life of people. 
Objective This systematic review determines the effects of corrective games on the improvement of musculoskeletal abnormalities.
Methods In this study, a systematic review (preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses) was conducted regarding the investigation of the effects of corrective games on the improvement of musculoskeletal abnormalities by searching PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Science Direct, and Google Scholar databases, as well as Persian databases such as Google Scholar, Megapaper, Irandoc, Magiran and SID with the following keywords: “Game” OR “Game-based corrective exercise” AND “Genu valgum” OR “Genu varus” OR “Abnormalities” OR “Lower limb” OR “Upper crossed syndrome” from 2000 to February 2024.
Results After searching the mentioned databases, 985 articles were found. Finally, based on the inclusion criteria, nine articles were included in the present review. Two studies were conducted in the lower limb and seven studies in the upper limb. Most reports show that game-based corrective exercises have been practical in improving musculoskeletal abnormalities of the lower limbs and upper limbs.
Conclusion Game-based corrective exercises improve upper and lower limb abnormalities, which can be due to the fun and exciting nature of these games, which ultimately affect the improvement of posture. Therefore, trainers and therapists are advised to use corrective games instead of traditional exercises.