What is Wii-hab? Wii-hab is rehabilitation therapy that uses the Nintendo Wii gaming system. Physical therapists often use alternative methods to keep their patients interested in their therapy. Wii-hab can be used with people who have Orthopedic and Neurological injuries. Some of those injuries are broken bones, strokes, joint replacements, vehicle accidents, and other types of surgeries. Wii-hab can also be great for people with pulmonary issues like COPD and have shortness of breath with activities.
Why is it beneficial? Could it help me? Many functional areas can be targeted like: balance, activity endurance, upper body strength, lower body strength, core strength, eye/hand coordination, and memory skills.
Wii Sports and Wii Fit are 2 games that require physical exertion. (There are many games available for home use.) Usually the patient becomes so engrossed in the game and competition that they do not realize how much exercise they are getting until they stop to rest. The longer you play, the better your endurance gets. That endurance can improve your everyday activities. Can you imagine being able to sweep or vacuum the house without getting tired?
Repetitive motions not only help memory skills, but increase muscle memory as well. It increases communication between the brain and muscles requiring less time to complete an activity.
If you are tired of being inactive and unable to complete a simple without being exhausted, call your doctor and ask for a prescription for physical therapy. Wii can help!!
No comments:
Post a Comment