The effects of the Nintendo Wii Fit on community-dwelling older adults with perceived balance deficits: A pilot study

Physical and Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics

Volumn 29, Issue 2, 2011, Pages 126-135

  Bainbridge, Emily ^a   Bevans, Sarah ^a   Keeley, Brynne ^a   Oriel, Kathryn ^a  

^a LEBANON VALLEY COLLEGE   (United States)

Author keywords

balance; fall risk; Nintendo Wii Fit; older adults

Indexed keywords

EID: 79957499313     PISSN: 02703181     EISSN: 15413152     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.3109/02703181.2011.569053     Document Type: Article

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