Wii Fit used to help diagnose concussions in football players

Concussions have become a major headline in sports pages across the globe.  Two universities are trying a novel approach to help diagnose this dangerous and sometimes deadly injury.

According to the Washington Post, athletic trainers at the University of Maryland and Ohio State University have been using the Wii Fit to test the balance of football players in order to more accurately diagnose concussions.  These tests are used to supplement, not replace, other forms of diagnostics.