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Got a Concussion? Try Some Wii

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Trainers use video game to monitor athlete’s recovery.

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Mario Anzuoni / Reuters

Trainers on several college campuses are using Wii Fit to help measure how much athletes have recovered from a concussion. The game tests athlete’s balance, an important yardstick in measuring recovery.

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