WII-HABILITATION
A medical team from North America said that with the help of the Wii could improve symptoms and reduce medication for Parkinson patients.
Results are being so satisfactory that it already begins to be used as part of the rehabilitation and called ‘ Wii hab ‘ therapy. Games require visual perception and coordination between hands and eyes, so it is a great tool from a therapeutic perspective. Games like ‘Wii Sports’ or the table ‘ Wii fit’ are very beneficial for these patients. ,
The most commonly used drugs to treat Parkinson’s disease cause several adverse effects and its administration is essential once the treatment is started, otherwise symptoms worsen and with them the quality of life of the patient. Games that encourage exercise, promote socialization and increase The Wii allows patients to work in self-esteem among those affected an environment that is safe, fun and by Parkinson’s. Fun while exercismotivational. ing your body is another thing that stands out, since games allow you to Participants showed significant im- have a good time with your family provements in rigidity, movement, while exercise. motor ability of precision and energy levels. Perhaps the most impres- “Wii age” (calculation that makes sive thing was that patients reduced console according to the daily exertheir depression level to zero. cises) has fallen from 71 to 41. “
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