Older adults using wii
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Nintendo's Wii video game console is being used in nursing homes to help residents with physical therapy and rehabilitation. The Wii Fit balance board and motion-sensitive remote allow residents to play games that improve strength, balance and range of motion. Studies have shown the Wii can help motivate elderly residents to more actively participate in their physical therapy.
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Older adults using wii
- 1. 'Wii' can work it out Michael Peltier Nursing Homes; Sep 2007; 56, 9; ProQuest Nursing & Allied Health Source pg. 72 Reproduced with permission of the copyright owner. Further reproduction prohibited without permission.
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