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The aim of this study was to investigate the usability of the Nintendo
Wii Fit Plus((R)) (NWFP) in the treatment of balance impairment in vestibular and
other neurological disease. METHODS:
This was a cross-sectional,
quasi-experimental study. Participants (n = 26; mean age 43 +/- 14, M13:F13) with
quantified balance impairment took part in a 30-minute session on the NWFP using
exercises and games that challenge balance. Outcomes included the System
Usability Scale (SUS), a numerical rating scale of enjoyment and a post treatment
questionnaire. RESULTS: The mean SUS score was high (mean 82 +/- 18%) with only
two participants rating below 50%. There was a negative correlation of age with
SUS scores (r = -0.54; p = 0.004). Mean numerical rating scale score (/10) for
enjoyment of the NWFP session was 8.4 +/- 3. Of the participants, 88.5% said that
they would like to use the NWFP in future treatment. Seventy-three percent
reported more enjoyment and motivation than usual physiotherapy. No falls
occurred during testing. CONCLUSIONS: This study has quantified the usability of
the NWFP as a treatment for balance impairment showing high levels of usability
and enjoyment with no serious adverse effects. The results of this study may
assist physiotherapists in devising novel balance rehabilitation programmes.
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