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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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837249	2009-12-07 05:23:00	As part of my work I have been asked to take part in a survey asking about use of Nintendo Wii for patients in a public hospital!! I have some idea what it is, although I haven't seen/or played with one. What do people think about it for use with the 'older population' - ie the over 65s with strokes, hip replacements? How much? Is it easily breakable? Pinchable? Have fun with your comments! :)	R.M. (561)
837250	2009-12-07 05:30:00	I think it's very trendy. All those silly "exercise" games. On the other hand, if they like playing them, why not. Anything compulsory about it though and no.	pctek (84)
837251	2009-12-07 05:34:00	Patients with parkinsons (www.sciencedaily.com). Stroke patients (health.asiaone.com). Breakable?? You had more chance of breaking / smashing your TV screen. Earlier wiimotes used to come out of your hand, and there were cases of people smashing their TV screens. They're about $500+ from DSE.	Speedy Gonzales (78)
837252	2009-12-07 07:33:00	I can see some potential problems... :( And some gains! :)	R.M. (561)
837253	2009-12-07 08:37:00	Sounds like a good idea to me, when I get older I am going to spend the rest of my life playing video games, revisiting the ones I played and there will be some really good 3d ones around maybe, if I can afford the monitor.	zqwerty (97)
837254	2009-12-07 08:39:00	Sounds like a good idea to me	Agent_24 (57)
837255	2009-12-07 08:44:00	My Mum is 89 and was a very good tennis player in her day. Although probably getting a bit passed it now, over the past couple of years she has enjoyed having a go at tennis on the Wii. Something she could do while either sitting on, or standing with her walker. Anything that helps with keeping the mind active and a bit of exercise has got to be good. As with children though-supervision by a responsible adult is recommended!!!!	Grimy (3041)
837256	2009-12-07 08:48:00	Yeah the older Wiimotes didn't have the locking clip on the wrist-strap like all the new ones do. They now also come with what they call the Wiimote Jacket, so it slips over it and provides greater grip, and if it goes flying it does *way* less damage to both the Wiimote and whatever it collides with. Naturally as an owner, I'm highly biased, but I've said many times (Jokingly) to my wife how good it is for your ego when you do even a semi-decent bowl, or frisbee throw, it compliments you well. As pctek noted, definitely "optional", as I can see some people just not interested in that kind of thing. However, for those who're willing to give it a go, I'm yet to see any bad reviews saying "We bought a Wii for all our patients and it made them worse" :p	Chilling_Silence (9)
837257	2009-12-07 20:46:00	Yeah the older Wiimotes didn't have the locking clip on the wrist-strap like all the new ones do. They now also come with what they call the Wiimote Jacket, so it slips over it and provides greater grip, and if it goes flying it does *way* less damage to both the Wiimote and whatever it collides with. Naturally as an owner, I'm highly biased, but I've said many times (Jokingly) to my wife how good it is for your ego when you do even a semi-decent bowl, or frisbee throw, it compliments you well. As pctek noted, definitely "optional", as I can see some people just not interested in that kind of thing. However, for those who're willing to give it a go, I'm yet to see any bad reviews saying "We bought a Wii for all our patients and it made them worse" :p I've got a bloody sore arm from a big Wii Baseball sesh last night!!! :o Did beat the computer team 14-0 in one game though!! :punk	nofam (9009)
837258	2009-12-08 02:37:00	They have Wii games for the patients at the spinal unit's library where I do voluntary work. It's a fun way to help the patients' rehabilitation with co-ordination exercise. People in wheelchairs, with walking frames and with crutches all use it.	FoxyMX (5)
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