And the Wii Fit takes this possibility a step further. Another issue for mild cerebral palsy cases - and for many people without the condition - is posture and balancing the weight evenly on both sides of the body - the kind of balance you strive to achieve in an Alexander Technique class. A board that gives you accurate feedback about whether you are using both sides evenly is a significant development. The Wii Fit seems able to do this with an onscreen display to give you your level of wobble. Using this should in theory train you into recognising what your body feels like when you’re standing evenly. But does it know whether you have both feet flat on the board while you do this? Only one way to find out . . .
May 3, 2008 at 12:09 pm
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May 3, 2008 at 12:41 pm
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