Comments on: Vestibular rehabilitation therapy and… Wii Fit?

By: Gill Southwell

Gill Southwell — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 17:17:31 +0000

Hi Pam – I am a Meniere’s patient. I had 4 transtympanic Gentamicin injections earlier this year to try and rid me of vertigo; so far the results have been very good, with only one minor episode of vertigo since the first injection. I am using the Wii Fit as part of my recovery strategy, along with walking to the shops (a 10 minute brisk walk under normal circumstances) and trying to get back to normal. I am doing well so far – I have seen a vast improvement in my ability to walk at a normal pace, look around for traffic etc. but am not yet confident to drive. I will be seeing a Specialist Physio for the first time next week, hopefully he will be able to give me an objective assessment of my progress.
Gill

By: Pam

Pam — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 09:58:20 +0000

Hi guys, I doing some study on the Wii board and how it helps people with any kind of vestibular balance problem, can anyone help please?

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By: Jean

Jean — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 22:59:24 +0000

Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis Mn uses the Wii for therapy for stroke patients and other physical therapy. http://www.allina.com may have some info. it is the Sister Kenney Institute.

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Wii Fit — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 07:17:09 +0000

Yoga section is really great. My whole family using it and we are happly way it’s work for us.

By: Vertigo Guy

Vertigo Guy — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 17:37:42 +0000

Thanks for stopping by Brian. I’m always interested in anything that can improve balance for me or anyone else suffering from this unfortunate condition. Sadly, VRT hasn’t really help me very much, mainly I think due to the fact that I have bilateral loss. While my right side is worse, my damaged left side is not really doing all it can to compensate.

But I’d like to say that for anyone suffering from a balance problem, don’t hesitate to try VRT, even if your doctor tells you it won’t help. In my case, insurance paid for it, and all it cost me was a few hours of my time. Anything’s worth a shot to feel better.

By: Brian Werner

Brian Werner — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 04:13:17 +0000

I am a physical therapist that owns and operates a balance center in Las Vegas, NV. We use the Wii system regularly in the treatment of balance with our patients. We have the Fit program and found it helpful. We also use the Sport activities while doing balance beam exercises to challenge the balance system through both the eyes and standing. What I beleive is good balance equates to a healthy vestibular system. Please stop by my website to see what we do.

By: Wii Fit: popular and but hard to find! | Healthy Simplicity

Wii Fit: popular and but hard to find! | Healthy Simplicity — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 00:41:31 +0000

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By: Wii Fit is sold out everywhere. | Vertigo Guy

Wii Fit is sold out everywhere. | Vertigo Guy — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 02:41:01 +0000

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