It has been said that the Wii can be a useful tool for patients who are in need of physical therapy.
From one website I found the following,
“By improving hand strength and manual dexterity, the Nintendo Wii system has become a useful tool for physical therapists.
Many therapists believe the Wii can help patients build balance, coordination, and endurance as well as upper and lower body strength. Patients find the Wii system a fun way to help achieve their rehabilitation goals. Stay tuned to see if more therapists find the Nintendo Wii a beneficial resource for patients.”
So for patients like me, that have PT 3 times a week, and could probably use it more often…Do you think with an Insurance Company would supply this if a prescription is written for it? Also, would this be considered a tax writeoff for me?
If your doctor will right you a prescription for one then it will most definitely be a tax write off. As far as insurance companies flipping the bill …THey scream about paying for a 2 cent bandage I doubt they will pay for the wii.
Not going to happen!
i dont know but it does sound a bit stuped thow
wow I never knew! Thanks for the info.
Athough it sounds like a good idea…there are many low tech-cost effective ways to complete a home exercise program…they might not be as fun, but until it’s proven you can only get that kind of results with a Wii and not with traditional exercise, I doubt that’s going to fly.
Sorry!…but I’m all for making rehab more fun.
That’s a real stretch and doubt any insurance company would go for it, much less would you find any reputable doctor willing to write out a subscription on the basis of so untested a theory.
No, it’s not a tax write off.