Originally reported April 23, 2008.
Therapists in Baldwin County were using Nintendo Wii games as a rehabilitation tool in 2008, according to an archived WKRG report.
Mercy Medical staff used interactive tennis, bowling and golf games in therapy for people with impairments, weakness, brain injuries and spinal conditions.
Therapists also used equipment such as wheelchairs, weights and vision-simulation glasses while learning how the games could support treatment. This article reflects a 2008 rehabilitation practice and is not medical advice or a description of current therapy options.