Use of a low-cost, commercially available gaming console (Wii) for rehabilitation of an adolescent with cerebral palsy

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Author: 

Deutsch, J. E.
Borbely, M.
Filler, J.
Huhn, K.
Guarrera-Bowlby, P.

Citation: 

Deutsch, J. E., Borbely, M., Filler, J., Huhn, K., & Guarrera-Bowlby, P. (2008). Use of a low-cost, commercially available gaming console (Wii) for rehabilitation of an adolescent with cerebral palsy.Physical Therapy, 88(10), 1196-1207.

Keywords: 

  • adolescents
  • cerebral palsy
  • motor skills
  • nintendo wii
  • rehabilitation
  • sports
  • therapy
  • tweens

Health Topic: 

  • Brain
  • Disorders and Disabilities
  • Injuries and Rehabilitation

Target Population: 

  • Pre-Teens

Game Platform: 

  • Game Console

Publication Type: 

  • Journal Article

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  • HopeLab
  • Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
  • SAGE Publishing
  • UNICEF Kid Power