Wii Availability

Congratulations, Nintendo!  It looks like the Wii is making the jump from being a source of carpal tunnel-inducing fun to a tool in serious therapy.  From assisting troops wounded in battle to stroke victims, the Wii has shown to have benefits to the impaired and handicapped.  The console's newest oppononent?  Parkinson's disease.

The Medical College of Georgia is conducting an occupational therapy study with the Wii.  The goal is to "teach patients and do functional activities", hopefully making them less dependent on medication.  The game system is not a cure, but is being used to help patients with problem areas like timing, coordination, and balance.  Kudos, Wii.

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