April 9, 2012

Physical therapy through gaming

QUESTION

My husband's best friend recently suffered a massive stroke. We thank God he survived and was able to go home. He lives in a remote area and his wife still has to work, so attending rehab will be a challenge. My husband thinks a tablet could be used for therapy. Are there any applications that could be downloaded? Could you tell us how to find apps that help with rehab? Thanks very much.
-Linda from Fairport, NY, listens to my weekly radio show on WHAM 1180 AM.

ANSWER

Oh, dear! I'm so sorry to hear about your friend. I hope he can speed down the road to recovery. Technology will be a great tool to guide him.

A tablet does make a good therapy tool in some areas. There are some apps that could help the recovery process. For example, brain-training apps such as Brain Genius Deluxe can help with concentration and mental stimulation.

For stroke patients, however, doctors are using another gadget. Rehabilitation facilities across the country are using the Nintendo Wii as a fun form of physical therapy. It even has a great name - "Wii-hab."

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