Why do you think Wii gaming has appeal to people who are not traditional video game players? It allows people to work in a virtual environment that is safe, fun and motivational. It is interactive and involves movement.
What is the relevance here to occupational therapy?
It can be used as an exericse tool building up strength, flexibility and core stabiliser muscles. It can be activity and exercise for those who have just had surgery or are bed ridden. It can be a great rehabilitative tool.
Investigate the other applications offered by the Wii gaming consol, how else could it be used as an OT tool?
Nintendo DS has games for brain training which can be good for those who have had a stroke or TBI pateints.
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The purpose of this blog is for my Occupational Therapy course. The class is participation in Occupation where we will be finding out and blogging about the use of common place technologies and links to Occupational Therapy practice.
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