More on Wii-hab

Please excuse that terrible pun, but here's another terrific article on the use of Nintendo Wii in rehabilitation, specifically for stroke victims. This study is headed by the Afferent Corporation, which develops devices that treat neurological dysfunction. A representative from the company, Bethany Therrien, states that playing the Wii stimulates a greater flow of sensory information to the brain, allowing the patient to reform old functional pathways.