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Physiofun Brings Physical Therapy to Nintendo Wii

Physiofun Brings Physical Therapy to Nintendo Wii images: KAASA HEALTH, FACEBOOK; PHYSIOFUN ; NINTENDOLIFE.COM 

The Physiofun line of training software for the Nintendo Wii helps users of any age improve their fitness, health, and overall well being.

Physiofun, medical based software created by the German developer Kaasa Health, uses the Nintendo Wii console to deliver a series of therapeutic exercises and programs designed to improve users' health and mobility. Physiofun products focus on prevention and post-rehabilitation, using interactive games to motivate people to improve their fitness level. By offering users direct control of their movements within various games, Physiofun programs engage them to invest in their health while enjoying the interactive games and training together with friends and family.

The Physiofun Fitness Mat for the Wii Balance Board was designed to introduce games to post-rehabilitation care. The mat is well suited to elderly patients as it is safe to use and helps them overcome any anxiety associated with physical activity. Released in 2009 as a supplement to training programs and an accessory for the Nintendo Wii Balance Board, the Physiofun Fitness Mat reduces the risk of slips and falls by enlarging the surface area around the board. Along with making training safer, the mat expands the application options and is already in clinical use.

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Physiofun Balance Training for Wii is another solution for patients who have already completed thei r program in rehabilitation facilities and private clinics. The training program makes it easy for patients to keep doing the exercises essential to their recovery without the need for expensive equipment. The Balance Training software allows patients to continue their healing process in a fun, engaging way. Using the Wii Balance Board, the software can measure balance and the body's centre of gravity and makes it possible for users to create advanced training programs based on physical therapy exercises.

Physiofun Senso Move for PC, Mac and iOS is a program designed for upper limb training, one particularly well suited to people recovering after a stroke. Developed with the help of physicians and physical therapists, the program uses moving pictures to engage and motivate patients to perform the exercises regularly. It combines physical and mental training, asking patients to plan their movements before performing them. Each module lasts between 5 and 30 minutes and exercises are designed to address everyday movements like drinking, holding, and wiping.

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Physiofun Camera Games for PC is a program that helps patients improve coordination and re-learn movements of the upper limbs. Using eight engaging interactive games with adjustable levels of difficulty, the program engages patients with immediate feedback, letting them see themselves on the screen as they perform the exercises. The Camera Games program is used both in rehabilitation and post-rehabilitation. All it requires is a PC and a standard webcam.

Physiofun Pelvic Floor Training for Nintendo Wii consists a series of postnatal exercises, including those designed for mothers and babies. However, the program can be used by anyone, not just mothers, to achieve better overall fitness and physical well being. The exercises can be particularly beneficial to men suffering from incontinence. The training program can be used with or without fun, motivating mini-games and the daily sessions last for about 10 minutes.

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Physiofun Left-Right Training is a program designed for patients who have difficulty distinguishing their left from their right side of the body. Available for PC and Mac, the training program was developed as a follow-up to a rehabilitation program, to help train the body's perception using motivating games.

Physiofun Fine Motor Skills Training for iPad is also developed for post-rehabilitation, to improve the fine motor skills in the hands and fingers. The program is particularly beneficial to patients suffering from rheumatoid arthritis as it is designed to improve the mobility of the fingers.

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Founded in Dusseldorf in 2009, Kaasa Health is a leading developer of computer games with a focus on health and medical applications. By combining play and physical therapy, the company aims to improve the quality and effectiveness of training through low cost solutions.

To see how the Physiofun Balance Training for Wii works, watch the video.

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