Scimex: Wii is the gift that keeps on giving to people after they have had a
stroke, according to two studies from Neuroscience Research Australia
(NeuRA). New research, led by Dr Penelope McNulty, shows that Wii-based
Movement Therapy (WMT) not only restores upper limb mobility, but also
improves lower limb movement and cardiovascular health in participants. Both studies compared WMT with modified Constraint-induced Movement
Therapy (mCMIT) and found that WMT boasts additional benefits. While
CMIT is currently considered best-practice in stroke rehabilitation,
results from these studies indicate that WMT is equally as effective,
with better lifestyle outcomes at six months.
