Occupational Therapists Use Wii for Parkinson's Study

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Ingrid Bell left uses the Nintendo Wii with guidance from her occupational therapist Jessica Westmeier-Shuh. The Wii is part of an MCG study examining the efficacy of occupational therapy in treating Parkinsons disease. Credit: Medical College of Geo ...
Ingrid Bell, left, uses the Nintendo Wii with guidance from her occupational therapist, Jessica Westmeier-Shuh. The Wii is part of an MCG study examining the efficacy of occupational therapy in treating Parkinson's disease. Credit: Medical College of Georgia

It’s Ingrid Bell’s turn at bat. She steps up to the plate, awaiting the pitch. A 70-mph fastball soars toward her. She swings and connects with the ball. Foul ball! Everyone cheers for her anyway.


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