Does the use of Nintendo Wii SportsTM improve arm function? Trial of WiiTM in Stroke: a randomized controlled trial and economics analysis

2016147 citationsJournal Article

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Katja Adie · Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust

Christine Schofield · Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust

Margie Berrow · University of Plymouth

Jennifer Wingham · University of Exeter

John Humfryes

Colin Pritchard · Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust

Martin James · Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital

Abstract

The trial showed that the WiiTM was not superior to arm exercises in home-based rehabilitation for stroke survivors with arm weakness. The WiiTM was well tolerated but more expensive than arm exercises.

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Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery Acute Ischemic Stroke Management Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders

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Published in: Clinical Rehabilitation

Volume 31, Issue 2, pp. 173-185

DOI: 10.1177/0269215516637893

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Does the use of Nintendo Wii Sports<sup>TM</sup> improve arm function? Trial of Wii<sup>TM</sup> in Stroke: a randomized controlled trial and economics analysis

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