Another week, another Wii Fit in physiotherapy story

paul · **Joined:** Sun Oct 05, 2008 4:43 pm **Posts:** 547

Apparently it is National Physiotherapy Awareness Month in the US. Yeah, break out the party streamers. I didn't think people needed to be made aware of it, but obviously they do.

Anyway, the California Physical Therapy Association (CPTA) has come out and officially endorsed the Wii and Wii Fit "as one of the best therapeutictechnology inventions to roll out in a long time."

Quote:

...the Wii sports games are interactive,fun and entertaining, and patients become more engaged playing with them. Byteaching patients how to use the Wii in a clinic setting, we empower them to continue their exercise, fitness and training with the Wii Fitness in thecomfort of their own homes.

I like the point about people being able to continue at home. The Wii is hell of a lot cheaper and more convenient than most physio kit so it's good to see it being used like that.

Quote:

"The Wiiis the next best thing to simulating an environment on the golf course ortennis court, so we can see first hand what a person is doing wrong andcorrect that movement.

This reinforces my view that one if best aspects of Wii Fit is the feedback. I've done a lot of yoga in my time, but having it show you where your COB is is a huge help.