Congrats Trish! A very excellent question and I hope you get more answers. Since the first time I witnessed seniors playing Wii in nursing homes for exercise and entertainment, I realized what a powerful rehab tool this could be. It would also be interesting to learn if any research is being conducted in this area. Best Wishes In a message dated 4/14/2012 1:03:08 A.M. Central Daylight Time, [email protected] writes:
My friend is quadriplegic, having little control of his neck or of his limbs. I'm trying to find games he might be able to do and have had limited success with the Wii Fit which we just started experimenting with. What he can do is press down on the Balance Board (which is resting on his wheelchair tray) with his fists. In this manner he is able to progress some with the game Heading, just trying to use the Balance Board to hit the soccer balls and dodging the flying shoes. Also, he has been able to manage a little of a running game by wiggling the Wiimote to simulate it's movement in his pocket as he is running. My question is - What other Wii games might be good for him. He has limited strength to press down on the Balance Board and to wiggle the Wiimote but he is unable to activate any of the Wiimote or Nunchuk switches. Thank you for your help. Trish
