Xbox 360 rehabilitates wounded Marine
It's a miracle that Lance Cpl. John McClellan survived a bullet to the head while stationed in Haditha, Iraq -- the sniper's bullet missed his carotid artery by less than a millimeter -- but his recovery afterwards is perhaps equally miraculous. The injury -- one of three he has received on duty -- left McClellan without the use of his left hand and leg. His rehab facility gave him a rubber stress ball to exercise his hand, but John had a better idea: videogames. Specifically, McClellan picked up an Xbox 360. His favorite "exercise" is currently Gears of War, which he plays for four hours a day -- and this is after coming home from four hours at his local rehabilitation facility. Initially, Gears was "too fast," but his game is improving as his left hand's dexterity improves. Nice work, John! Keep it up. Maybe he'll move on to Geometry Wars next ....
[Via Joystiq]
