We read with great interest the article by Marques-Sule et al who reported the results
of a randomized controlled trial to determine whether adding the Nintendo Wii program
to conventional physical therapy would be better than only conventional physical therapy
for chronic stroke patients as an interventional rehabilitation for balance and daily
activity.
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This study included 29 patients with a history of stroke. From this well-designed
study, the authors concluded that adding the Nintendo Wii program could improve patients’
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References
- Effectiveness of Nintendo Wii and physical therapy in functionality, balance, and daily activities in chronic stroke patients.J Am Med Dir Assoc. 2021; 22: 1073-1080
- Is Nintendo Wii an effective intervention for individuals with stroke? A systematic review and meta-analysis.J Am Med Dir Assoc. 2015; 16: 923-932
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Published online: June 10, 2021
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This research did not receive any funding from agencies in the public, commercial, or not-for-profit sectors.
The authors declare no conflicts of interest.
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