Abstract
The Nintendo Wii Fit is a gaming system that utilizes a balance board and a variety of software applications that can be used therapeutically by physical therapists. Applications of the Wii Fit fall into four main categories: strength training, aerobics, yoga, and balance games. Before starting any activities, balance is assessed by a basic balance test to determine how well a person controls his/her balance. However, there is no research stating that the Nintendo Wii Fit is a valid tool for assessing balance. A study to determine whether the Wii Fit is a valid tool for assessing balance (center of pressure) could be done through simultaneous data collection from the Wii Fit force platform and a Motion Lab System Force Plate. If the Wii Fit is determined to be a valid tool for measuring balance, it could be adopted by physical therapy clinics for a small fraction of the cost of a more elaborate force plate system.