Posted on May 12, 2007,  Stephany

Boxer Uses Wii for Physical Therapy



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Robert Liaw (34) had a stroke, combined with brain injury from taking massive punches to the head in the boxing ring. These injuries confined him to a wheelchair and gave him slurred speech. Now, Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital has brought in Wii to the rescue! Boxing using the dual controllers, Robert has regained some mobility, thanks to Wii Sports and intense physical therapy. See, video games are a good thing! More

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