Paralysis or problems controlling movement are among the most common disabilities resulting from stroke and have a major impact on everyday life. Lancaster University researchers say seven out of 10 stroke survivors suffer from arm weakness as a result of their stroke, and only a fifth of these people ever regain the full use of their arm. A new study suggests the Nintendo Wii could provide an effective, economical and fun rehabilitation tool for stroke victims.
The preliminary study conducted by researchers at Lancaster and Brunel universities, which saw specially adapted Nintendo Wii games used as physiotherapy tools, resulted in what the researchers called “significant” improvement in arm movements for some stroke survivors, with the findings potentially paving the way for improved community-based stroke rehabilitation.
via Gizmag
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