Multidisciplinary health and performance organizations 1HP and Akolyte have teamed-up to seek out new life and new civilizations, to boldly go where no gamer has gone before expand their efforts to provide the best possible care and education to gamers around the world. 1HP, based in...
While The Great Forward Head Posture Debate might still be unsettled, there’s nothing uncertain about the fact that neck and back posture are important for prolonged sitting. In gaming, we spend a lot of time focused on how our hands and wrists are holding up–but...
If you’re on TikTok, you’ve probably seen videos featuring the Flexispot adjustable height desk. Even if you’re not on TikTok, you’re probably aware, at this point, that medical professionals recommend sit-to-stand desks for gamers and office workers as a more ergonomic alternative to the standard...
I recently had a chance to sit down and talk with Sean Morrison at ESPN about the Herman Miller x Logitech gaming chair announcement. I wanted to expand on my thoughts about ergonomics and give you guys a bit of a guide as to how...
Welcome to the last piece in a 3-part series on sleep and gaming performance! In this article, we’ll be going over how to improve your sleep habits for better health and better performance. Let’s start off with a quick recap of the previous articles in this...
Welcome to the second piece in a 3-part series on sleep and gaming performance! We’ll be going over how sleep affects cognitive and physical function, as well as how sleep disruption affects performance. Recap Let’s start off with a quick recap of the first article in this...
Welcome to our first piece in a 3-part series on sleep and gaming performance! We’ll be going over basic sleep physiology, how sleep affects performance, and how to get your best night’s sleep Let’s start with a general “how sleep works” overview. Your body has...
Pain Pattern: Frozen Fingers/Fox Fingers One of the most common pain patterns I see as a physical therapist in esports is this: sharp or achy pain and stiffness across the back of the hand, usually along the lines of the fingers, sometimes extending into the forearm...
Good nutrition choices can be a confusing endeavor. Is red meat bad for you or good for you? Should you eat whole eggs or just egg whites? Should you be eating a keto/vegetarian/gluten-free/whatever diet? How much should I be eating in a day? How...
Soft tissue mobilization, commonly referred to as massage, is often a patient’s favorite part of physical therapy. It’s largely a passive intervention and can provide immediate relief of symptoms. However, its efficacy as a long-term solution (as opposed to a short-term pain reliever) has been...