UW Madison Shows Wii's Physical Therapy Benefits

Physical therapists are using the Nintendo Wii for a variety of physical exercises with patients.  The Wii can be used to help patients regain strength and range of motion. The Wii Fit’s balance games are also often used for those struggling to recover balance and coordination.

The Nintendo Wii is a great tool for physical therapy because the games are so enjoyable that patients often forget that they are doing physical therapy, however it is not without its drawback as well. The fun can have a downside; there is a bit of a risk associate with using the Wii because it can become the focus of therapy instead of being a piece of it and patients enjoy the Wii so much, that they tend to want to do that, and not as much of the other things they need to do.

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