Welcome to Wiihabilitation.co.uk

Click on the expanding menu below for summaries of information that can be found through this website.

  • Therapy

    The Nintendo Wii is being used commonly throughout therapy and rehabilitation across many countries. The principles and reasons behind its use are universal and this website aims to promote its use to those unfamiliar with the console in rehab and to be a point of reference for those already using it.

    The options in the therapy menu will take you to information pages regarding how the console can be used for different elements of rehabilitation. Links to others points of interest offer information that may complement the therapy specific advice.

  • Conditions

    For each condition there are potentially different benefits that can be sought from using the Nintendo Wii.

    More specific advice on how the Wii can be integrated with therapy for the listed conditions.

  • Resources

    Current research, news and media stories are all covered within the blog sites linked from this page. The Blogs are searchable and contain quick links to keywords to help narrow down and assist in finding relevant information.

    You may also be interested in additional information about similar gaming technologies and what the future might hold for the Wii.

  • Equipment

    The Nintendo Wii and hardware has been proven to lend itself to other therapuetic uses without the console. Within the catagory you can find out more about the about how the Wii works, how the technology can be and is being used with normal computers.

    The use of the balance board can be adapted for those who are unable to stand safely on it. Calibrating the balance board in Wii Fit allows it to be used by those leaning or sitting on it. More information can be found by following the menu.



This website has been compiled based on experience gained from working in my role as a physiotherapist working with young disabled adults with a variety of conditions.


Visit the Wiihabilitation Blogs for up to date information on:

Research        News & Media       Games Blog
     



The information found on the pages is advice and not fact and should therefore only be used as reference material. If you feel that any of the information is inaccurate or have content to add in order to share with others, please get in touch.

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