A UK man is using Wii Fit and Wii Balance Board to help him manage his Parkinson's symptoms.

Vincent Wells, 64, from Colwyn Bay in Wales, said:

"I mainly use the Wii Fit Plus. The games using the balance board help keep you sharp and maintain balance."

He added: "I recently found that the yoga programmes with the Wii board are also very helpful to my core strength and balance. I used to train for sports but I now train to just keep active."

A spokesperson for Parkinson's UK said: "Following a survey of around 100 people with Parkinson's who use the Wii, two thirds felt that using the Wii helps them manage their symptoms better. They also reported an improvement in their balance, which helps prevent falls that are common with Parkinson's."


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