http://www.geeksugar.com en Copyright 1976-2012 Sugar Inc. All rights reserved. http://media2.onsugar.com/v831/static/imgs/feeds/logos/geeksugar.jpg http://www.geeksugar.com http://www.geeksugar.com/Senior-Takes-Part-Wiihabilitation-1524352 <a href="http://www.geeksugar.com/Senior-Takes-Part-Wiihabilitation-1524352"><img width=160 height=106 src='http://media1.onsugar.com/files/upl0/1/15111/14_2008/80494751_0.large_1.jpg' /></a><p>I already knew that senior citizens would rather <a href="http://www.geeksugar.com/630920" >play the Wii over bridge</a>, but did you know that <a href="http://www.fitsugar.com/1034200" >Wiihabilitation</a> is also taking the country by storm? For James Mann, a patient at Wake Med Health Park in Raleigh, N.C., playing the Nintendo Wii is not only a great source of fun, but it's also helping him recover from a stroke. Shown here with recreational therapist Elizabeth Penny (see pics below), James takes part in games of Wii baseball to help him with his balance, coordination and the strengthening of his arms - how great is this?! And as soon as I get my hands on <a href="http://www.geeksugar.com/1058469" >Wii Fit</a>, I'll be working on my abs, butt and thighs!</p> <p><span class="inline left"></span></p> <div class='gallery_thumbs ' > <div class=title> <!-- gallery teaser --><a class='photo-count geeksugar-bg2 geeksugar-bg-hover' href='http://www.geeksugar.com/Senior-Takes-Part-Wiihabilitation-1524331'>View 5 Photos ›</a><!-- /gallery teaser --></div><ul></ul></div> <a href="http://www.gettyimages.com/" target="_blank">Source</a> http://www.geeksugar.com/Senior-Takes-Part-Wiihabilitation-1524352#comment Wii senior citizens wii therapy Fri, 04 Apr 2008 07:30:23 PDT GeekSugar http://www.geeksugar.com/Senior-Takes-Part-Wiihabilitation-1524352