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Effect of Nintendo Wii-Fit training on balance and risk of fall in elderly people versus traditional balance training exercises

Kashish Goel, Glynis Longhurst

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The purpose of this review was to identify the effects of Wii Fit balance training versus traditional balance training exercises in elderly population with the emphasis of improving balance and the reduction in falls. \n \nIt is hypothesized that the number of falls in elderly population can be reduced by improving balance by balance training. \n \n

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The purpose of this review was to identify the effects of Wii Fit balance training versus traditional balance training exercises in elderly population with the emphasis of improving balance and the reduction in falls. \n \nIt is hypothesized that the number of falls in elderly population can be reduced by improving balance by balance training. \n \n

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The purpose of this review was to identify the effects of Wii Fit balance training versus traditional balance training exercises in elderly population with the emphasis of improving balance and the reduction in falls. \n \nIt is hypothesized that the number of falls in elderly population can be reduced by improving balance by balance training. \n \n

Key concepts: Balance (ability), Balance training, Training (meteorology), Physical medicine and rehabilitation, Population, Physical therapy, Medicine, Geography

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