Watch out for Wii shoulder

Cowley, Andrew D; Minnaar, Gregory

doi:10.1136/bmj.39461.631181.be

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“…In this sense, not being a rehabilitation-specific tool, being difficult for people with physical problems, allowing the use of abnormal movement patterns, having an incomprehensible scoring system, giving feedback that is not rehabilitation specific, and making degrading comments sometimes are some problems preventing the Wii Fit system from becoming widely used in rehabilitation 22 , 39 ) . There are also reports of injuries arising from the use of Nintendo Wii game systems (metacarpal and metatarsal fractures, wrist and ankle traumas, clavicular fracture, patellar dislocation, muscle and tendon injuries, C7 fracture, stroke, and hemothorax) in the literature 40 , 41 , 42 , 43 , 44 , 45 , 46 ) . In this sense, there were no negative effects and/or any injuries attributable to use of Wii Fit in our study.…”

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Wii Fit balance training or progressive balance training in patients with chronic stroke: a randomised controlled trial

İyigün

Yıldırım

2015

J Phys Ther Sci

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[Purpose] The aim of this study was to compare the effects of Wii Fit balance training (WBT) and progressive balance training (PBT) approaches on balance functions, balance confidence, and activities of daily living in chronic stroke patients. [Subjects] A total of 30 patients were randomized into the WBT (n=15) and PBT (n=15) groups. [Methods] All of the subjects received exercise training based on a neurodevelopemental approach in addition to either Wii Fit or progressive balance training for total of 1 hour a day, 3 days per week for 4 weeks. Primary measurements were static balance function measured with a Wii Balance Board and dynamic balance function assessed with the Berg Balance Scale, Timed Up and Go test, Dynamic Gait Index, and Functional Reach Test. Secondary measures were balance confidence assessed with the Activities-specific Balance Confidence scale and activities of daily living evaluated with the Frenchay Activity Index. [Results] There was not remarkable difference between the two treatments in dynamic balance functions, balance confidence, and activities of daily living. [Conclusion] Although both of the approaches were found to be effective in improving the balance functions, balance confidence, and activities of daily living, neither of them were more preferable than the other for the treatment of balance in patients with chronic stroke.

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Wii Fit balance training or progressive balance training in patients with chronic stroke: a randomised controlled trial

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Yıldırım

2015

J Phys Ther Sci

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“…There have been some reports of damage or injury in shoulder and knee joints, however, as well as fractures of cervical vertebrae in cases of VR application. It is important to implement exercise programs under appropriate monitoring of a physiotherapist in order to avoid such potential risks 25 , 26 , 27 , 28 ) . As for the limitations of this study, the intervention period was rather short (four weeks), and the subjects included were all in their twenties.…”

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Effects of virtual reality programs on balance in functional ankle instability

Kim

Myoung

2015

J Phys Ther Sci

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[Purpose] The aim of present study was to identify the impact that recent virtual reality training programs used in a variety of fields have had on the ankle’s static and dynamic senses of balance among subjects with functional ankle instability. [Subjects and Methods] This study randomly divided research subjects into two groups, a strengthening exercise group (Group I) and a balance exercise group (Group II), with each group consisting of 10 people. A virtual reality program was performed three times a week for four weeks. Exercises from the Nintendo Wii Fit Plus program were applied to each group for twenty minutes along with ten minutes of warming up and wrap-up exercises. [Results] Group II showed a significant decrease of post-intervention static and dynamic balance overall in the anterior-posterior, and mediolateral directions, compared with the pre-intervention test results. In comparison of post-intervention static and dynamic balance between Group I and Group II, a significant decrease was observed overall. [Conclusion] Virtual reality programs improved the static balance and dynamic balance of subjects with functional ankle instability. Virtual reality programs can be used more safely and efficiently if they are implemented under appropriate monitoring by a physiotherapist.

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“…Morrow et al [12] present a rehabilitation system which is based on Microsoft's XBox. They advocate the use of 2 [14] or Wii shoulder [15]. Bonis [14] describes the condition as follows:…”

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Movement-based sports video games: Investigating motivation and gaming experience

Pasch

Bianchi-Berthouze

Dijk

et al. 2009

Entertainment Computing

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Video game consoles that enable gamers to use active body movements are becoming increasingly popular. Yet, little is known about the influence of movement on how gamers experience such games. This study takes an exploratory approach, using different data collection methods. A theory about the relationship between body movement and gaming experience emerges through the systematic collection and analysis of data obtained from interviews, questionnaires, video observations and a motion capture system. A Grounded Theory analysis of the interviews reveals two distinct motivations (to achieve and to relax) with which gamers approach such games, together with two corresponding movement control strategies. Four movement-specific items are found to influence immersion in movement-based interaction: natural control, mimicry of movements, proprioceptive feedback, and physical challenge. These results are verified by exploiting the movement patterns of gamers playing the Nintendo Wii Boxing game. This theory offers insights to game designers as to how to design future generations of movement-based games. Whilst a controller that leaves more space for appropriation can be appealing to a larger population, its design may fail to promote and motivate physical activity and emotional well-being.

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Watch out for Wii shoulder

Cited by 26 publications

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Wii Fit balance training or progressive balance training in patients with chronic stroke: a randomised controlled trial

Wii Fit balance training or progressive balance training in patients with chronic stroke: a randomised controlled trial

Effects of virtual reality programs on balance in functional ankle instability

Movement-based sports video games: Investigating motivation and gaming experience

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