Aug 10 2008
Nintendo Wii as A Therapeutic Treatment
It is said that Nintendo Wii is more than just a console game. Yes, it is true. In fact the senior citizens who encountered hip pain or any other movement related medical problems have been playing Nintendo Wii at the senior community centers. This is able to help them to exercise the mild and easy way as they cannot undergo athletics exercises or sports.
Nintendo Wii provides fun and laughter for the senior citizens. Apart from that, they are able to exercise and maintain a healthy lifestyle, rather than just being passive and wasting time.
How Nintendo Wii can help the senior citizens. I have thought so as well until I realised that to play Nintendo Wii, you need to move around because you will need to play by using the motion-sensitive controller.
So, by moving around, they get the exercise without getting too extreme and taking care of their bones as well. At a price of $249, I think it is a small price to pay when you can so much benefits from playing Wii.
However, it is advisable to consult a doctor before the senior citizens go on a Nintendo Wii exercise ritual.
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