title: The effect of Nintendo® Wii® on balance in people with multiple sclerosis: a pilot randomized control study.
abstract: Improvement of sensory strategies is a relevant part of balance rehabilitation in multiple sclerosis (MS). This study aimed to Assess the effectiveness of visual-feedback exercises in improving balance in MS. We divided 36 patients into Wii and control-treated groups that underwent balance rehabilitation. Outcomes were obtained for Berg Balance Scale (BBS), Modified Fatigue Impact Scale, and sway area under conditions of opened and closed eyes. BBS showed a statistically significant improvement (from 49.6 to 54.6 points, p < 0.05) in the Wii group. Interactive visual-feedback exercises such as Wii could be more effective than the current standard protocol in improving balance disorders in MS.
authors: Scientific Research Area, Italian Multiple Sclerosis Foundation (FISM), Genoa, Italy. giampaolo.brichetto@aism.it
authors: Giampaolo
authors: G
authors: Brichetto
authors: Patricio
authors: P
authors: Spallarossa
authors: Maria L Lopes
authors: ML
authors: de Carvalho
authors: Mario A
authors: MA
authors: Battaglia
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005081:Exercise Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009103:Multiple Sclerosis / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D010865:Pilot Projects; D004856:Postural Balance / Q000502:physiology*; D018910:Video Games
keywords: Balance disorder; Berg Balance Scale; Modified Fatigue Impact Scale; exercise; interactive video; multiple sclerosis; rehabilitation; stabilometry; sway area; visual feedback