We'd love to hear what online games that you use for rehab.
If you have used wii for rehab as a patient or at home please share your experiences and the games that you used.
Yes, yes, and yes.
I was introduced to the Wii for rehab at Prince of Wales Randwick. They have 2 machines which are way under-utilised IMO.
I had a stroke in June 2016 that left me unable to talk and totally paralysed down the right hand side. 6 weeks later, after extensive rehab, I walked out. This story is about the Wii so I won't go into detail here about my general recovery, except to say that it convinced me that constant exercise is a critical factor to a speedy recovery.
When I returned home from hospital I took my Wii out of mothballs and now use it multiple times a day. It has been a godsend.
A typical session is to warm up my arm with a game of tenpin bowling, followed by a couple of 5 games sets of tennis, and maybe a cool-down round of golf.
Tennis is great for the heart rate, reflexes, and timing.
For variation I play baseball and box. The boxing requires the numchuck attachment. It is quite strenuous and raises a sweat.
There's also the games for the balance board which are excellent for tuning you're centre of gravity and teaching your weight and body mass.
3 or 4 sessions per day keeps me active, holds back spacicity, and is great for general fitness.
Unfortunately the Wii has been discontinued. Second hand units are available and I'm sure there is a replacement new model on the market. I haven't researched it, but you need a machine that allows you to swing the controls like the Wii.
The other piece of technology that has become indispensable is my Fitbit exercise tracking watch. It motivates me to keep going and it's useful to see activity trends over time.
Continuous exercises at whatever level it can be managed is key to a successful recovery and a healthy lifestyle into the future.
Good luck to all fellow travellers,
Max
I was introduce to a computer game - "Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego" while in rehab. A detective game where I needed to follow Carmen all over the world to solve mysteries. Heaps of fun for me to do this.
When home my first recollection of using something digital like was when I used a Jane Fonda fitness video. I had no chance initially of completing the video, but with persistence I improved and Jane made me feel SO GOOD!
I have used many electronic games over the years - in conjunction with our kids growing up. Including Wii ! Board games too.
My overall pick of games/programs for the computer is Lumosity which I have played regularly for years now. Sudoko games - written and computer.
Incorporating anything for me which was and is fun and stimulating has been absolutely necessary for me along the way.
:-)
Sue
I participated in a trial a long long time ago which involved using nintendo wii for stroke rehab.
I thought that the idea of wii is great, in that its different, and also provides positive reinforcement in the form of games.
In hindsight though, i think that nintendo wii can actually do some harm, as it may encourage you to put in too much effort in movements which would otherwise require less physical exertion. Personally i think nintendo wii is great if you work closely with a therapist who knows how to cater the games to your current recovery level.