John-Ross Rizzo1, Peter Thai2, Edward J Li3, Terence Tung4, Todd E Hudson5, Joseph Herrera3, Preeti Raghavan6. 1. Rusk Rehabilitation, New York University School of Medicine, New York University, New York, USA; Department of Neurology, New York University School of Medicine, New York University, New York, USA; Department of Psychology and Center for Neural Science, New York University, New York, USA. 2. Rusk Rehabilitation, New York University School of Medicine, New York University, New York, USA; College of Medicine, SUNY Upstate Medical University, New York, USA. 3. Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, USA. 4. Rusk Rehabilitation, New York University School of Medicine, New York University, New York, USA. 5. Rusk Rehabilitation, New York University School of Medicine, New York University, New York, USA; Department of Neurology, New York University School of Medicine, New York University, New York, USA. 6. Rusk Rehabilitation, New York University School of Medicine, New York University, New York, USA; Department of Physical Therapy, Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development, New York University, New York, USA. Electronic address: preeti.raghavan@nyumc.org.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To determine the feasibility and efficacy of using a structured Nintendo Wii protocol to improve range of motion, strength, and quality of life in patients with shoulder impingement syndrome. METHODS: A total of 14 patients with shoulder pain were randomized to perform a structured Wii protocol (n=8) or conventional therapy (n=6). Pain-free shoulder range of motion, strength, shoulder pain and disability, and quality of life were assessed pre- and post-treatment. RESULTS: All 8 patients completed the Wii protocol, and 3 completed conventional therapy. The Wii protocol conferred significant improvements in shoulder range of motion, pain and disability, and quality of life but not strength, whereas conventional therapy conferred a significant improvement in strength. CONCLUSIONS: As compared to conventional treatment, the structured Wii protocol implemented in this pilot study was a viable adjunct to therapy for shoulder impingement syndrome. Gaming may have a supplemental benefit by increasing motivation, pleasure, and/or adherence. Further investigation in larger cohorts is warranted.
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OBJECTIVE: To determine the feasibility and efficacy of using a structured Nintendo Wii protocol to improve range of motion, strength, and quality of life in patients with shoulder impingement syndrome. METHODS: A total of 14 patients with shoulder pain were randomized to perform a structured Wii protocol (n=8) or conventional therapy (n=6). Pain-free shoulder range of motion, strength, shoulder pain and disability, and quality of life were assessed pre- and post-treatment. RESULTS: All 8 patients completed the Wii protocol, and 3 completed conventional therapy. The Wii protocol conferred significant improvements in shoulder range of motion, pain and disability, and quality of life but not strength, whereas conventional therapy conferred a significant improvement in strength. CONCLUSIONS: As compared to conventional treatment, the structured Wii protocol implemented in this pilot study was a viable adjunct to therapy for shoulder impingement syndrome. Gaming may have a supplemental benefit by increasing motivation, pleasure, and/or adherence. Further investigation in larger cohorts is warranted.
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