People with Parkinson’s disease often exhibit smaller, slower movements that affect daily function, balance, and gait. Evidence-based FAST and BIG movement rehabilitation programs have shown that training large-amplitude, high-intensity, full-body movements can significantly improve motor performance and quality of life.

TOAP Run is designed to translate these principles into an engaging therapeutic experience, delivering high-intensity, large-amplitude full-body training through evidence-informed exergaming protocols.

In a preliminary clinical study, TOAP Run was associated with a reduction in fall incidence for most participating patients, and a larger follow-up trial is underway to further evaluate its potential impact on motor recovery, balance, and gait function.

FAST and BIG movements rehabilitation programs have been shown to encourage patients to produce bigger motions with positive effects on motor ability and quality of life. We developed TOAP Run, a serious video-game to support this insight and deliver “FAST and BIG movement” therapy. In a preliminary trial, the game was shown to reduce the incidence of falls in the majority of patients and a larger subsequent trial is currently underway.