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Wii for the World Record
by Elizabeth Puliti
The top story on CNNhealth.com today reads, "Seniors Wii bowl for world record and for health." According to the Guinness World Records, a world record was recently set in Houston, TX--for the world's largest senior citizen Wii bowling tournament! The Read More...
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CT Nursing Home Lawsuits Involve Lack of PT
by Lauren Fritsky
There's an interesting story out of Connecticut from this weekend. It involves a nursing home facing lawsuits for neglecting two patients, both of whom died. In the first, part of the argument is that the client did not receive "medically necessary physical Read More...
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A ‘Wii’ Bit of Research
by Elizabeth Puliti
Preview: CSM 2009 It seems PTs across the country recognize the physical therapy benefits of the Nintendo Wii gaming system--and finally there is proof of these benefits. A case study from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey is believed Read More...
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Find Us on Facebook!
by Elizabeth Puliti
ADVANCE for Physical Therapists & PT Assistants created a page on the popular social networking site Facebook. This brand new PT community is just for you. Share your photos/videos, talk with other PTs through our discussion boards and check in for Read More...
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Virtual Fitness
by Lauren Fritsky
Nintendo’s newly released “Wii Fit” is creating a buzz in the health care community. Many professionals champion the system, saying it can help young and old alike get healthy. Though it offers activities and sports like the regular “Wii” does, “Wii Fit” Read More...
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