Gaming and Physical Disabilities

Gaming can provide many opportunities to address and treat physical disabilities. Below, you will find the evidence that supports the therapeutic use of video games to treat several different physical disability conditions. Please reference the linked articles to read the full text.

  1. Wii games provide an additional intervention method for those in stroke recovery: Wii Sports and Cooking Momma

  2. Children with Cerebral Palsy have improved upper limb function using the Wii accelerometer technology as a supplement to conventional therapy: Wii and Nintendo Switch

  3. Functional improvement and increased engagement for stroke patients: VR Gaming

  4. Active video gaming for children with physical disabilities: VR, AR, Mobile Gaming

  5. Improvemnets in postural balance and maintenance in those with neurological impairments: Active Video Games/Exergames

  6. Achieving light to moderate exercise in individuals with mobility impairments: Wii Fit, Active Video Games

  7. Increasse in motor functions for people with PD: Wii Fit, Xbox Kinect, Exergames

  8. Video games based rehabilitation resulted in improved muscle strength, coordination, and control in those with upper limb amputations: VR, Fruit Ninja, Race the Sun