Wii used as therapy for wounded troops
by David Hinkle 
{ Jun 14th 2007 at 3:20PM }
Of course, it's not all just fun and games, as the piece focuses on Army Spc. Shawn Roberts, who sustained several injuries in a vehicular accident in Kuwait last April. Not only does it help Shawn be active, it's a lot more fun and engaging than normal physical therapy. "You know, it's a video game. How much could it really do? But you don't notice it while you're doing it because your mind's on the game. But then when you're done? I was sore," says Shawn.
Hopefully, this will catch on and we'll see more physical therapy sessions involving the participation of the Wii.
[Thanks, Angel!]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
hvnlysoldr @ Jun 14th 2007 3:40PM
Thus playing with you Wii shall become mandatory Phys. Ed material in schools.
Will @ Jun 14th 2007 8:13PM
Being a gamer and a former soldier, this makes me all warm and fuzzy. That is a truly great thing for those guys.
steve @ Jun 14th 2007 11:56PM
gotta spread the love some how
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tiamat1990 @ Jun 16th 2007 4:06AM
"10 hours of Mario Party 8"
Sounds like hell.
James @ Jun 16th 2007 12:22PM
Glad to see they're catching on -- most of the troops over there probably grew up with games, like most of our readers here. It's good to take advantage of that like this.
Aside: If my gym class had been been half an hour of DDR followed by 3 games of Wii Tennis, I might not be such a lazy fatass today. Good show.