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Thread ID: 105573 2009-12-07 05:23:00 Clinical use of Nintendo Wii R.M. (561) Press F1
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837259 2009-12-08 17:51:00 Most at risk is the lightshade and lightbulb in the room. Very easy to whack them with a controller.

Personally I think it's an excellent rehab option, with sore arms from overuse the only foreseeable negative aspect.
Paul.Cov (425)
837260 2009-12-08 18:20:00 Thanks for all your replies! I'll answer the survey tomorrow.

The concept has been discussed a number of times, one of the greatest difficulties is getting funding for 'a new idea', or in other words, 'a new piece of equipment'. I have offered to trial the equipment - but no-one has taken this up yet! :(
R.M. (561)
837261 2009-12-08 18:37:00 My daughter has a Wii and I can see advantages in acheiving balance and hand eye coordination which are very important for us older people. Sweep (90)
837262 2009-12-08 19:31:00 I have offered to trial the equipment - but no-one has taken this up yet! :(
I'll trial it for them? :D


My daughter has a Wii and I can see advantages in acheiving balance and hand eye coordination which are very important for us older people.

The Wii Balance Board is quite an awesome little attachment, I've been quite impressed by it :)
Chilling_Silence (9)
837263 2009-12-08 19:51:00 Check this out - may be of interest

www.stuff.co.nz
Tukapa (62)
837264 2009-12-12 10:21:00 I have a wii and it is great for my mobility and co-ordination (had a major whiplash injury 25 years ago) However there is a recent report published by NZ surgeon saying mant more accidents are showing up with seniors acting like juniors and breaking limbs .

Had a wii partu a while ago ..one guy got so carried away he whacked my laptop with the wii remote and sent it flying !!
A quick flick of the wrist is all that is needed to put in some power movements..
videoguy (1351)
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