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Effect of Balance Training in Older Adults using Wii Fit

Virtual Reality Rehabilitation approach is emerging in Pakistan in past decade. Wii Fit Plus is sub-type of virtual reality. It has revolutionized the traditional concept of physiotherapy, engaging the patient in most diverse, user friendly and entertaining gaming technology for sense of well-being and balance exercises in geriatric population with high degree of acceptability among them with easy instructions. Dr. Ayesha has conducted experimental research on Wii Fit Plus for balance training in community dwelling older adults in 2017. Wii Fit Plus includes different games for balance, aerobics, strength and endurance training. The results showed significant difference among geriatric population. This was the first study in Pakistan on Wii Fit Plus in the field of Physical Therapy.