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Wii Fit: perfect rehab for stroke victims?

May 11, 2008 in News comments 8

Reports suggest that the capabilities of Wii Fit and the Balance Board could be perfect in helping those poorly with brain injuries such as stroke, cerebral palsy or partial paralysis.

There have already been countless stories about how titles such as Wii Fit have been integrated into rehabilitation programs for poorly patients, and now it looks like Wii Fit and the Balance Board will have a part to play too.
shuandrew via wiifitchat.blogspot.com »
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    Zaraxia May 11, 08
    Hmmm, thats sounds like a good idea, and its not as expensive as some programs they have for rehabilitation. Plus, the patients enjoy it, which is very good.A fun way that works, why cant that be a solution to every thing ??
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      Spiritual May 14, 08
      Definately, and the price is quite reasonable, than other equipment that costs thousands of dollars =p
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    Stainless May 11, 08
    That's very cool, actually. It's easily accessible by all people, opposed to certain types of physical therapy and rehabilitation, as zaracxia said above me. On top of all of that, it is a way to enjoy what you're doing. Looks great
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    Bri May 12, 08
    Articles like this disprove the notion that "video games are just entertainment". They can obviously be applied in other fields with great results.
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    The Don May 12, 08
    I've also heard about this helping people recovery with physical therapy. Fat kids and people should really get this as it is fun, you don't have to get out of your house and it could work up a sweat.
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      Spiritual May 14, 08
      They're making games healthy for everyone. They're completely changing the sitting around games to the more active games which the wii demonstrated. Excellent, =)
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    Twisted May 12, 08
    That's really cool, helping people with sort of disabilities through video games is awesome.
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    Spiritual May 14, 08
    Then the people who have had strokes can play fun games that everyone can play

    I'm not surprised, since the game is really good for a workout

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