The Oxford University team want to determine if such technology can be used to monitor improvements in upper body movements in patients undergoing physiotherapy. The researchers hope that it will allow patients to see their progress and motivate them to keep exercising. Clinical trials of the equipment are being planned they say. The researchers believe that the motion sensors may enable physiotherapists to assess the range of movement a patient has and help them tailor exercises accordingly. Since people are often faced with a lack of motivation to continue with their exercises according to the researchers this exciting stuff is worth exploring. The makers of the new technology have revealed that they based their work on a previous study in which the walking pattern in children affected with cerebral palsy were analysed. They have utilised the same motion sensing technology that records the movements of actors for computer generated films such as Beowulf. They use a total of infrared cameras to track the movement of reflective markers stuck to a person s wrist arm and torso in real time. Research leader Dr Penny Probert Smith said that though motivate stroke patients could be hard the early days were vital. At first we re using a multi camera system in the lab which will help us look at before and after the exercises and how much they use particular joints. We hope to break down useful movements anything from handling money to tying shoelaces into different elements that can be quantified and then assessed against standardised measures based on current clinical tests the BBC quoted Smith as saying. The researchers said that their aim was to develop a version of the technology that could be used by stroke patients at home monitored by doctors remotely and get feedback on how they are doing. They said that they planned to test such a system within a year. Patients usually stop doing their daily exercises because they cannot see the small improvements they are making. Professor Marion Walker an expert in stroke rehabilitation at the University of Nottingham calls it a crucial problem . People do have problems with motivation to continue with their exercises so this is exciting stuff and worth exploring. Patients respond well to technology but the equipment needs to be low cost and easy to use so it s not just a gimmick Walker said. 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In celebration of the release of Wario Land TM Shake It the new game for the Wii TM console Nintendo will be giving park guests the opportunity to check out the game and win prizes. Wario Land Shake It plays like a classic side scroller but incorporates motion controlled elements Players shake the Wii Remote TM controller to help Wario shake down enemies for coins or tilt it to help him decide where to toss them. The game launches exclusively for Wii on Sept. . Wario Land Shake It is a game that everyone from veterans to newcomers can enjoy said Cammie Dunaway Nintendo of America s executive vice president of Sales Marketing. Partnering with Six Flags to bring the title to theme parks nationwide is a great opportunity for consumers to experience the game and rediscover the franchise at a place that is designed for fun. As part of the theme park takeover Wario Land Shake It game play interactives will be available at the Six Flags parks Wii Experience areas to allow Wario fans and park guests the chance to experience the game first hand and reconnect with the long running Wario franchise. In addition on Sept. Nintendo will host a competition at two Six Flags locations Six Flags Magic Mountain near Los Angeles and Six Flags St. Louis. Running concurrently at both parks competitors will play through a level in Wario Land Shake It as fast as they can just as Wario must race through various levels in the game. At the end of the competition the player with the best overall time will be Nintendo s guest on a holiday trip to New York and a visit to the Nintendo World store. In addition one person at each park with the best overall time will win a Bottomless Coin Sack containing a Wii system and a copy of Wario Land Shake It a Nintendo DS TM system a gift certificate for Six Flags merchandise fun premium items Remember that Wii features parental controls that let adults manage the content their children can access. For more information about this and other Wii features visit Wii.com. For more information about Wario Land Shake It visit www.WarioLandShakeIt.com. Participating Parks and dates include Six Flags Great Adventure Jackson N.J. Six Flags Magic Mountain Valencia Calif. Six Flags Great America Gurnee Ill. Six Flags Over Texas Arlington Texas Six Flags Over Georgia Austell Ga. Six Flags Fiesta Texas San Antonio Texas Six Flags New England Agawam Mass. Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Vallejo Calif. Six Flags America Bowie Md. Six Flags St. Louis Eureka Mo. About Nintendo The worldwide pioneer in the creation of interactive entertainment Nintendo Co. 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Founded in Six Flags has provided world class entertainment for millions of families with cutting edge record shattering roller coasters and appointment programming and special events like the weekly Summer Concert Series Fright Fest and Holiday in the Park. Now years strong Six Flags is recognized as the preeminent thrill innovator while reaching to all demographics families teens tweens and thrill seekers alike with themed attractions based on the Looney Tunes characters the Justice League of America skateboarding legend Tony Hawk The Wiggles and Thomas the Tank Engine. Six Flags Inc. is a publicly traded corporation NYSE SIX headquartered in New York City. Note to editors Nintendo press materials are available at press.nintendo.com a password protected site. To obtain a login please contact Danny Beardsworth at or dbeardsworthgolinharris.com. Users can receive instant Nintendo information by subscribing to the site s RSS feed. 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