"Wii"-habilitation

Per an AP article in today's Chron:

Nintendo's Wii video game system, whose popularity already extends beyond the teen gaming set, is fast becoming a craze in rehab therapy for patients recovering from strokes, broken bones, surgery and even combat injuries.

If you can get your doctor to write a prescription, you may be able to deduct the Wii purchase as a medical expense. Depending on your plan, the Wii may even qualify for reimbursement as physical therapy equipment. But sorry, greedy geeky game guy, you’ll just have to pay for Resident Evil yourself. © 2008 Stephen Yuen