Guest guest Posted December 14, 2007 Report Share Posted December 14, 2007 I can't speak to rehab usage, but I know of an assisted living facility that uses the Wii. They use the Wii Sports that came with the system as it has " sports " that are familiar to the residents i.e. golf, bowling, tennis, etc. Very creative idea! Tanas C. Ball, MS, CRC, CCM Rehab Program Director Atlanta Medical Center (direct) (pager) _____ From: PTManager [mailto:PTManager ] On Behalf Of caroltonrehab Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2007 3:29 PM To: PTManager Subject: Use of Wii for rehab Our facility does short term rehab and we have just purchased a Wii system and were wondering if any who has used it as a portion of their therapy program can suggest the best games for us to purchase. None of us in th facility has one at home so we aren't that familiar with it. Also, if you have used it, how well is it helping. Thank You Shari France Rehab Director Carolton Rehab Fairfield,Ct Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 14, 2007 Report Share Posted December 14, 2007 We use the Wii sports, Wii play, and Wii playground currently. Our patients seem to really like it. It is a wonderful alternative to repetitions or even timer usage for exercise and neuro re-ed treatments. We use it later in their treatment matriculation after they have accompliashed some of the basics/stabilization/etc. that need to happen. So far our orthopedic (shoulder, spine, ankle, hip and knee patients have responded well and enthusiastically. However, keeping close tabs on range, control, safety, and technique have continued to be of paramount importance. We not just allow the patient to play without direct supervision. Protecting those post ops and fall risks is ...well...you know... important. Lane Blondheim, PT, MT Active Health and Rehab Montgomery, AL 334/279-5757 ph 334/279-1257 fax > > I can't speak to rehab usage, but I know of an assisted living facility > that uses the Wii. They use the Wii Sports that came with the system as > it has " sports " that are familiar to the residents i.e. golf, bowling, > tennis, etc. Very creative idea! > > > Tanas C. Ball, MS, CRC, CCM > Rehab Program Director > Atlanta Medical Center > (direct) > (pager) > > > > _____ > > From: PTManager [mailto:PTManager ] On > Behalf Of caroltonrehab > Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2007 3:29 PM > To: PTManager > Subject: Use of Wii for rehab > > > > Our facility does short term rehab and we have just purchased a Wii > system and were wondering if any who has used it as a portion of their > therapy program can suggest the best games for us to purchase. > None of us in th facility has one at home so we aren't that familiar > with it. > Also, if you have used it, how well is it helping. > > Thank You > Shari France > Rehab Director > Carolton Rehab > Fairfield,Ct > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 14, 2007 Report Share Posted December 14, 2007 Consider DDR - Dance Dance Revolution - it has timing and motor control applications. I imagine the system could be easily tweaked to tone it down a bit to a sub-beginner mode. I think that game has excellent applications in an outpatient practice where timing and motor control might be better in the average patient. I see some of the " rehab " systems out there for $thousands$ when one could really just by a Wii and some foot pads and spend $500. I'd love to approach some of the software engineers at Nintendo and design a P.T./rehab/training based coordination game that spans from very low level to high level individuals. Just a thought. Rohr, P.T. --------- Use of Wii for rehab Our facility does short term rehab and we have just purchased a Wii system and were wondering if any who has used it as a portion of their therapy program can suggest the best games for us to purchase. None of us in th facility has one at home so we aren't that familiar with it. Also, if you have used it, how well is it helping. Thank You Shari France Rehab Director Carolton Rehab Fairfield,Ct Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 14, 2007 Report Share Posted December 14, 2007 , I have been in contact with nintendo and right now their response is that they can barely keep up with their current production. Shari France Carolton Rehab > > Consider DDR - Dance Dance Revolution - it has timing and motor control applications. > I imagine the system could be easily tweaked to tone it down a bit to a sub-beginner mode. > I think that game has excellent applications in an outpatient practice where timing and motor control might be better in the average patient. I see some of the " rehab " systems out there for $thousands$ when one could really just by a Wii and some foot pads and spend $500. > I'd love to approach some of the software engineers at Nintendo and design a P.T./rehab/training based coordination game that spans from very low level to high level individuals. > Just a thought. > Rohr, P.T. > > --------- Use of Wii for rehab > > Our facility does short term rehab and we have just purchased a Wii > system and were wondering if any who has used it as a portion of their > therapy program can suggest the best games for us to purchase. > None of us in th facility has one at home so we aren't that familiar > with it. > Also, if you have used it, how well is it helping. > > Thank You > Shari France > Rehab Director > Carolton Rehab > Fairfield,Ct > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 14, 2007 Report Share Posted December 14, 2007 I do not have a Wii at work, but at home. The game that comes with the system (Wii Sports) is very good. It has bowling, tennis, golf and boxing. Lots of different arm, leg and trunk movements. We also have the Boogie game - which is dancing, lots of great weight shifting! Jeanne Ozinga, PT Supervisor, Outpatient Services OU MEDICAL CENTER Rehab Services Department 700 NE 13th Street Oklahoma City, OK 73104 phone: ext 51500 fax: ________________________________ From: PTManager [mailto:PTManager ] On Behalf Of caroltonrehab Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2007 2:29 PM To: PTManager Subject: Use of Wii for rehab Our facility does short term rehab and we have just purchased a Wii system and were wondering if any who has used it as a portion of their therapy program can suggest the best games for us to purchase. None of us in th facility has one at home so we aren't that familiar with it. Also, if you have used it, how well is it helping. Thank You Shari France Rehab Director Carolton Rehab Fairfield,Ct Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 14, 2007 Report Share Posted December 14, 2007 I agree with using the DDR. It can be used for all ages of individuals (per anecdotal info from our family's various holiday gatherings). My son did a middle school research project and showed that HR increases the same as walking on a treadmill briskly for cardio benefits and was much more fun for the teenagers and young adults that he had in his study. The Wii games are also fun and there is more variety including upper body movements in some of the games but good luck finding one to buy! Bonnie Swafford, PT University of Kansas Hospital >>> " caroltonrehab " 12/14/2007 8:58 AM >>> , I have been in contact with nintendo and right now their response is that they can barely keep up with their current production. Shari France Carolton Rehab > > Consider DDR - Dance Dance Revolution - it has timing and motor control applications. > I imagine the system could be easily tweaked to tone it down a bit to a sub-beginner mode. > I think that game has excellent applications in an outpatient practice where timing and motor control might be better in the average patient. I see some of the " rehab " systems out there for $thousands$ when one could really just by a Wii and some foot pads and spend $500. > I'd love to approach some of the software engineers at Nintendo and design a P.T./rehab/training based coordination game that spans from very low level to high level individuals. > Just a thought. > Rohr, P.T. > > --------- Use of Wii for rehab > > Our facility does short term rehab and we have just purchased a Wii > system and were wondering if any who has used it as a portion of their > therapy program can suggest the best games for us to purchase. > None of us in th facility has one at home so we aren't that familiar > with it. > Also, if you have used it, how well is it helping. > > Thank You > Shari France > Rehab Director > Carolton Rehab > Fairfield,Ct > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 14, 2007 Report Share Posted December 14, 2007 I spoke with Nintendo regarding this a few months ago. We used a Wii for marketing at a health fair and are developing programs to use in the clinic. I used the sports game so far. Nintendo responded that a rehab specific exercise game would not have a large enough target market. However, Nintendo is already developing an exercise based video game which is simply following an animated exercise instructor - aerobics etc. This would likely be a good game to utilize. Bisesi MPT COMT Winter Haven, FL --- caroltonrehab wrote: > , I have been in contact with nintendo and > right now their > response is that they can barely keep up with their > current > production. > Shari France > Carolton Rehab > > > > > Consider DDR - Dance Dance Revolution - it has > timing and motor > control applications. > > I imagine the system could be easily tweaked to > tone it down a bit > to a sub-beginner mode. > > I think that game has excellent applications in an > outpatient > practice where timing and motor control might be > better in the > average patient. I see some of the " rehab " systems > out there for > $thousands$ when one could really just by a Wii and > some foot pads > and spend $500. > > I'd love to approach some of the software > engineers at Nintendo > and design a P.T./rehab/training based coordination > game that spans > from very low level to high level individuals. > > Just a thought. > > Rohr, P.T. > > > > --------- Use of Wii for rehab > > > > Our facility does short term rehab and we have > just purchased a > Wii > > system and were wondering if any who has used it > as a portion of > their > > therapy program can suggest the best games for us > to purchase. > > None of us in th facility has one at home so we > aren't that > familiar > > with it. > > Also, if you have used it, how well is it helping. > > > > Thank You > > Shari France > > Rehab Director > > Carolton Rehab > > Fairfield,Ct > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > > > > ________________________________________________________________________________\ ____ Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your home page. http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 14, 2007 Report Share Posted December 14, 2007 I work in an ECF and we are currently using Wii with our Residents. We would also recommend Wii sports as most are familiar with the movements and rules required to play. However, Mama's Cook-off and Smooth Moves are also recommend. Smooth moves requires various UE ROM tasks at a fast pace. It has made a great impact with our residents, they love to play and don't realize they are doing therapy. We have noticed most of our improvements in balance. Jodi White, PT Director of Rehab Hoyt Nursing & Rehab Centre Phone: Fax: E-mail: hoytrehabdir@... Use of Wii for rehab Our facility does short term rehab and we have just purchased a Wii system and were wondering if any who has used it as a portion of their therapy program can suggest the best games for us to purchase. None of us in th facility has one at home so we aren't that familiar with it. Also, if you have used it, how well is it helping. Thank You Shari France Rehab Director Carolton Rehab Fairfield,Ct Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 15, 2007 Report Share Posted December 15, 2007 A timely video article at the baltimoresun.com site: http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/local/baltimore_county/bal-te.md.co.wii15dec15,\ 0,6605643.story?coll=bal_tab01_layout Rohr, P.T. --------- Use of Wii for rehab > > > > Our facility does short term rehab and we have just purchased a Wii > system and were wondering if any who has used it as a portion of their > therapy program can suggest the best games for us to purchase. > None of us in th facility has one at home so we aren't that familiar > with it. > Also, if you have used it, how well is it helping. > > Thank You > Shari France > Rehab Director > Carolton Rehab > Fairfield,Ct > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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