The use of virtual reality in the military's assessment of service members with traumatic brain injury: recent developments and emerging opportunities.

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a common event in the current extended conflicts by American service members, with estimates that as many as 300,000 have sustained combat-related concussions during Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. The limited ecological validity of traditional neuropsychological assessment measures presents a challenge to effective postconcussion evaluation of service members in relation to fitness-for-duty decisions or rehabilitation needs. Virtual reality (VR) technology offers a promising opportunity to advance the field of functional assessment for TBI.

Importance of Patient Culture and Exergaming Design for Clinical Populations: A Case Series on Exercise Adherence in Soldiers with Depression.

Objective: Exercise is an effective intervention for depressed individuals, but adherence is often poor. Exergaming may be useful for stimulating motivation and adherence with physical activity. This study piloted the use of the Nintendo(®) "Wii™ Fit" (Nintendo of America, Inc.