Wii Fit helps amputees adjust in the UK
Despite some saying that Wii Fit is only gathering dust in the closet, UK amputees are using the software and bundled Balance Board to help them with their treatment. This isn't the first we've heard about a Nintendo product helping folks out with their physical therapy, but this is definitely one of the most interesting. Rather than just getting people to be more active by playing Wii Sports or something, the Balance Board and Wii Fit software are helping people adapt to their new prosthetic limbs. From walking to simply leaning, it's helping them adapt to their new, albeit very unfortunate, way of life.
[Via Joystiq]
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[Via Joystiq]






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G @ Jan 7th 2009 7:58AM
I wonder. Do they have to add weight to the limbs themselves, to get the sensor board to register properly? Or are the artificial limbs designed to be the same weight and density as the lost limb? Perhaps Nintendo made a custom Medical Professional edition of the game, that lets you edit the board's expectations for the limbedness of the player!