Monthly Archive

Wiihab and Balance

[Source:  Your Therapy Source]

A recent study was published in Developmental Neurorehabilitation regarding the use of the Nintendo Wii to improve balance, motivation and function in children participating in acute rehabilitation following acquired  brain injury.
A multiple baseline, single study research design was used with three subjects who received daily Wii balance training.  The results indicated that two participants were equally motivated by traditional balance training and one participant was more motivated using the Wii.  Improvements were seen in dynamic balance and functional ability.  The results for static balance were inconclusive.
Read the Rest of this Article on the Your Therapy Source Blog
 

PediaStaff hires pediatric and school-based professionals nationwide for contract assignments of 2 to 12 months. We also help clinics, hospitals, schools, and home health agencies to find and hire these professionals directly. We work with Speech-Language Pathologists, Occupational and Physical Therapists, School Psychologists, and others in pediatric therapy and education.

BACK TO ALL ARTICLES

Latest Jobs