There has been much discussion around the PT blogosphere about the Wii and its implications for physical therapy. I tend to hang out in the negative camp, but I do realize the Wii could have positive benefits with both the elderly and patients with neurological deficits. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation is providing $2 million in grants, which will be awarded to 12 research teams "to help strengthen the evidence base that supports the development and use of digital interactive games to improve players' health behaviors and outcomes." I was unaware there was any solid, current evidence supporting the Wii for rehab purposes, but I guess time will tell if this is $2 million well spent.
I've got to post a link to this video as well. It's a great spoof on Amy Whinehouse's "Rehab."
