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Photos: A peek at the future of telemedicine
Could games be the way to stay fit and healthy?

By Natasha Lomas

Published: Thursday 10 July 2008

Using a virtual representation of the patient also enables an element of entertainment to be introduced, in this case by incorporating a game of 10-pin bowling into the exercise. This means the patient is more likely to want to carry out their exercises, says Telefonica.

Photo credit: Natasha Lomas