Feb 05 2009
Hawaii patients use video games for rehab
From khnl.com:
The sounds of video games can be heard in most households, but the Nintendo Wii is being played almost on a regular basis at the Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific.
"Oh no!" said patient Arthur King as he looks intensely at the television screen with game controller in hand.
He hangs his head in disbelief as the words "You Lose" flash on the screen.
"I’ll be playing games all day trying not to lose," said Arthur.
72-year-old King is not addicted, he is recovering from a stroke, using the Wii as part of his physical therapy.
"It makes me work. I want to move both hands," said King.
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The sounds of video games can be heard in most households, but the Nintendo Wii is being played almost on a regular basis at the Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific. 



