Dance Sport Movement Therapy in the Metaverse: A New Frontier for Alternative Mental Health Therapies

The study employed a blend of qualitative evidence synthesis and meta-analyses of primary quantitative data, focusing on the therapeutic implications of dance in virtual, augmented, and mixed realities. Utilising wearables and sensors, real-time data on participants' movements, physiological responses, and emotional feedback were collected and analysed using AI/ML algorithms, including Random Forest, SVM, CNNs, and RNNs.

The research highlighted the importance of data privacy and ethical considerations, emphasising the need for securely storing metadata to ensure user trust and legal compliance. Findings underscored the potential of XR environments like the Metaverse in transforming mental health practices, offering efficient, engaging, and effective therapeutic interventions. The study also introduced the novel concept of Physical Intensity Matching and the significance of personalised exercise selection.