Therapists, Army using Wii to rehabilitate patients

We've seen a variety of methods used to help stroke patients regain motion and motor functions, but we can't think of anything more exciting than playing video games as a critical part of your rehabilitation. Turns out, a number of physical therapists around the country are actually allowing patients to relearn balance and movement skills by playing the Wii, which as you know, it already quite the hit with the geriatric set. Furthermore, injured soldiers in Landstuhl, Germany are also "regaining their strength by playing virtual games on the Wii," and there's even suggestions out to conduct a research study that looks at the effectiveness of using Nintendo's latest console as a rehab tool. Hit the read link for the video report.

[Thanks, Pat D.]

[waiownsyou @ Oct 3rd 2007 5:23AM]

Give them a copy of Lair for PS3 then see what a REAL workout is.

[N30 G30 @ May 21st 2008 9:09AM]

They're trying to help them, not trying to make them suicidial after playing such a crappy game.

[Shawn Wildermuth @ Oct 3rd 2007 5:37AM]

What are The Rapists doing with the Wii? I am confused.

[ay @ Oct 3rd 2007 7:06AM]

I guess you can call it wii-hab!

[tekdroid @ Oct 3rd 2007 7:49AM]

using games for wiihab?
wiidicuwous!

:p

[easymac30 @ Oct 3rd 2007 12:10PM]

Wiihab FTW!