Using the Wii as a Treatment Intervention

Wii and Patient Engagement

One of my favorite balance activities to do with my higher level, more advanced patients is the Wii.  Using the Wii provides opportunity to challenge your patient while still having fun. You can even have patients who are wheelchair bound play the Wii to improve coordination, UB strengthening, dynamic sitting balance, etc.

Wii Games for Therapy

My personal favorite games are Wii bowling, tennis and baseball. If you have the Wii balance board, you can have your patient practice stepping balance, yoga and various components of dynamic standing balance.

 Wii Progression

To challenge your presents, here are some ideas:

• decrease UE support
• position them on balance pad (if you do not have a balance board)
• use non dominant hand
• add ankle or wrist weights
• increase time to improve endurance
• upgrade sitting to standing

 What you Need

•  Wii Console
•  Wii Sports
•  Wii U Fit Balance Board
•  Wii Fit Plus

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