Tim Barrett, Columbus Special Education Examiner, writes about a hospital in Columbus Ohio, which has introduced the use of the Nintendo Wii to help people undergoing therapy to rebuild their muscles following a stroke, brain damage or spinal cord trauma.
In his article he also lists six examples of the benefits emerging from Wii play:
1. The Wii can divert the attention of the subject off of the pain associated with movement making it easier to do the movement.
2. "Virtual PE" from a wheelchair is possible in special needs classrooms.
3. Teachers, specialists and assistants often hold and assist the student with the Wii remote to model movement, the swing, roll, punch, etc.
4. Better circulation of limbs is occurring.
5. Games support eye/hand coordination and students are able to "whack the ball out of the park" on the Wii.
6. Color and shape recognition is increasing.
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