Feasibility of the Nintendo WiiFit™ for improving walking in individuals with a lower limb amputation.

Objectives: To evaluate the feasibility of the Nintendo WiiFit™ as an adjunct to usual therapy in individuals with a lower limb amputation.

Methods: The study was a Multiple Baseline (AB) Single Subject Research Design. Subjects were ≥19 years old, had their first unilateral transtibial or transfemoral amputation  ≤12 months ago, and were participating in prosthetic training.

Mobility status during inpatient rehabilitation: a comparison of patients with stroke and traumatic brain injury.

Objectives: To compare the mobility status (admission and discharge status, change in status) between patients with stroke and traumatic brain injury (TBI) during inpatient rehabilitation and to determine the relationship between mobility status and outcome variables including length of stay (LOS).

Design: Prospective study.

Setting: Free-standing tertiary rehabilitation center.