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Free articles on a variety of topics relating to gaming health, injury prevention, and recovery.
Cortisol & Wrist Pain: The Hidden Stress Hormone Sabotaging Your Recovery
Dr. Elliot Smithson, PT, DPT, MS, ATC, EMT
June 3, 2026
"It's All In Your Head" - Why your doctor is both right AND completely missing the point
Dr. Elliot Smithson, PT, DPT, MS, ATC, EMT
June 1, 2026
Degenerative Tendinopathy Recovery: Pain vs Tissue Status
Dr. Matthew Hwu, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS
June 1, 2026
Wrist Tendonitis Exercise: The Science of Tendon Healing
Dr. Matthew Hwu, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS
June 1, 2026
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Symptoms: The Real Cause & Relief
Dr. Matthew Hwu, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS
June 1, 2026
Sedentary Lifestyle RSI: Why Sitting Causes Wrist Pain
Dr. Matthew Hwu, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS
June 1, 2026
Chronic Pain Psychology RSI: How Beliefs Impact Healing
Dr. Matthew Hwu, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS
June 1, 2026
Palm Sided Wrist Pain: A Guide to Flexor Tendon Rehab
Dr. Matthew Hwu, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS
June 1, 2026
Software Engineer Wrist Pain: Causes and Prevention Guide
Dr. Matthew Hwu, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS
June 1, 2026
Why the Healthcare System Can Delay Your RSI Recovery
Dr. Matthew Hwu, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS
May 31, 2026
Why Carpal Tunnel is One of the Most Misdiagnosed Issues
Dr. Elliot Smithson, PT, DPT, MS, ATC, EMT
May 31, 2026
The Ultimate RSI Handbook: Evidence-Based Wrist & Hand Recovery
Dr. Matthew Hwu, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS
May 31, 2026
How to Know If You Have Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Dr. Elliot Smithson, PT, DPT, MS, ATC, EMT
May 31, 2026
Managing Wrist & Hand RSI in San Francisco: The Role of Isometrics
1HP Staff
August 11, 2025
Best Physical Therapists in San Francisco for Wrist and Hand Pain – What to Know Before You Book
1HP Staff
August 11, 2025
Social Media Can Be a Scary Place for RSI
1HP Staff
August 11, 2025
Case Study: Doing Too Much, Too Quickly, Too Soon (Gamer)
1HP Staff
August 11, 2025
San Francisco Tech Professionals: How Exercise Can Alleviate Your Wrist Pain
1HP Staff
August 11, 2025
Elbow Pain While Gaming? Find Out If It’s Radial Tunnel or Tennis Elbow
1HP Staff
July 10, 2025
Posture and Ergonomics: Floating Wrists While Typing
1HP Staff
June 28, 2025
Managing Wrist & Hand RSI in Santa Monica: The Role of Isometrics
1HP Staff
June 27, 2025
Stiff Fingers from Gaming or Coding? Here's Why It Happens—and What to Do About It
1HP Staff
June 27, 2025
Why Your First Doctor Visit Might Not Be Enough for Wrist & Hand Pain…And What a Good Evaluation Should Actually Look Like
1HP Staff
June 26, 2025
Guide to Managing Flare-Ups
1HP Staff
June 7, 2025
Santa Monica Tech Professionals: How Exercise Can Alleviate Your Wrist Pain
1HP Staff
June 7, 2025
Best Physical Therapists in Santa Monica for Wrist and Hand Pain – What to Know Before You Book
1HP Staff
June 7, 2025
The Multidisciplinary Esports Medicine Team
1HP Staff
February 16, 2025
Why Do My Fingers Twitch? Common Causes, Treatments, and When to Seek Medical Help
1HP Staff
December 14, 2024
Mouse and Keyboard Ergonomics Tips from a Physical Therapist (Specializing in Wrist Pain)
1HP Staff
October 31, 2024
1HP's Three Step Approach to Managing Wrist Pain
1HP Staff
October 19, 2024
Find your Sensitivity & Maximize your Control - Sensitivity Routine Calculator
1HP Staff
July 20, 2024
Wrist Pain to Paralysis: The Top 5 Gaming Injuries
1HP Staff
June 18, 2024
The Best Mouse Grip of All Time ? (Highest Accuracy & Control for Aiming)
1HP Staff
May 17, 2024
3 Tips to Stop Death Griping Mouse
1HP Staff
April 23, 2024
How to Fix Wrist Pain With TYPING
1HP Staff
March 23, 2024
Don't Buy a "Gaming Chair" Do they even help?
1HP Staff
December 29, 2023
Massage Gun Guide for Thumb Muscles (Extensors)
1HP Staff
November 22, 2023
Massage Gun Guide for Thumb Muscles (Flexors)
1HP Staff
November 22, 2023
Massage Gun Guide for Forearm Muscles (Flexors)
1HP Staff
November 22, 2023
Massage Gun Guide for Forearm Muscles (Extensors)
1HP Staff
November 22, 2023
Instability vs Stability: When and Why Both are Necessary (Core-Tex Sit Review)
1HP Staff
October 31, 2023
1HP, Akolyte, and RLPA Unite to Provide Rocket League Esports with Cutting-Edge Health & Performance Support
1HP Staff
October 31, 2023
Impacting Healthcare in Esports - cATalyzing Podcast
1HP Staff
October 18, 2023
COACHIFY.GG Joins Forces with EHPI and IFoEC for Esports Coaching Excellence
1HP Staff
October 18, 2023
Supplements 101: Peak Gaming Performance
Casey Thomas, MS, RDN
September 21, 2023
Hydration 101 for Gamers
Casey Thomas, MS, RDN
September 21, 2023
Snacking 101: Gaming Nutrition for Success
1HP Staff
September 21, 2023
Diet 101: Nutrition for Gamers
Casey Thomas, MS, RDN
September 21, 2023
Fish: The Brain Food
Casey Thomas, MS, RDN
May 19, 2023
Research Transparency: Injury Prevalence in Esports
1HP Staff
April 16, 2023
Position Statement: The Systemic Problem of Esports Medicine
1HP Staff
March 9, 2023
1HP 2022 Year in Review: Esports Medicine and Performance Data
1HP Staff
January 5, 2023
Can A Gaming Pillow Reduce Pain? Science & Ergonomics of Gaming Pillows
1HP Staff
December 17, 2022
Can Creatine Help Your Performance in Gaming?
Casey Thomas, MS, RDN
October 27, 2022
Mythbusters: Low Back Pain Edition
1HP Staff
May 10, 2022
How does Neck pain affect gaming performance?
1HP Staff
April 6, 2022
Can a Gyro Ball Help Improve Your Aim? (And What On Earth Is It?)
1HP Staff
March 23, 2022
The Claw Grip: A Powerful Tool or Your Hands' Worst Nightmare?
1HP Staff
February 18, 2022
The Great Forward Head Posture Debate
1HP Staff
February 15, 2022
Curved Monitor vs Flat Monitor: Which is Right for You?
1HP Staff
February 12, 2022
Hack Your Brain: How to Make (and Break) Habits
Casey Thomas, MS, RDN
January 11, 2022
1HP 2021 Year in Review: Esports Medicine & Performance Team
1HP Staff
December 28, 2021
Can Cupping really help with gaming injuries?
1HP Staff
December 9, 2021
What to Expect From Your PT Evaluation
1HP Staff
December 8, 2021
Gamer’s Guide: Finding Your Mental Health Match
1HP Staff
November 29, 2021
Juice Cleanses For Gamers: Are They Worth the Hype?
Casey Thomas, MS, RDN
November 20, 2021
FASTED cardio FOR GAMERS?
Casey Thomas, MS, RDN
November 12, 2021
Using Box Breathing to handle tilt / stress from Gaming
1HP Staff
May 5, 2021
1HP 2020 Year in Review: Esports Medicine & Performance Team
1HP Staff
December 31, 2020
9 Minute Wrist & Thumb Exercise Routine for Gamers – A Walkthrough
1HP Staff
December 14, 2020
Stretching for Stiffness After Gaming – Quick Health Tips for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
1HP Staff
December 14, 2020
Hand & Wrist Pain With Gaming: How to Fix
1HP Staff
December 14, 2020
How to Warm Up Your Gaming Hands
1HP Staff
December 14, 2020
Fortnite Wrist Pain? Exercises to Stay Healthy
1HP Staff
December 14, 2020
Exercises for Gamers: Binge-Proof Wrists, 5-Minute Miracle to Prevent Wrist Injuries
1HP Staff
December 14, 2020
Wrist or Thumb Pain as a Smasher? You Might Have Falcon Thumb
1HP Staff
December 11, 2020
The Truth About Gaming Injuries and Our HP
1HP Staff
December 9, 2020
7 Best Hand & Wrist Exercises for Gamers BACKED BY SCIENCE
1HP Staff
October 28, 2020
Dr. Kevin Ho & Daniel Bonnar - Everything Sleep Pain in Esports HPFORGAMERS#7
1HP Staff
October 23, 2020
Should Uzi have retired? Thoughts from Esports Health Experts
1HP Staff
July 10, 2020
Thumb Bind Tendinopathy - #1 Wrist & Thumb Pain Pattern with Gaming
1HP Staff
June 10, 2020
Mouse Wrist Tendinopathy - #3 Wrist Pain with Gaming
1HP Staff
June 10, 2020
Creative Warrior Tendinopathy - #2 Gaming Wrist & Thumb Pain with Fortnite
1HP Staff
June 10, 2020
THIS IS HOW YOU COMPLETELY FIX your for Hand & Wrist Pain in Fortnite
1HP Staff
May 21, 2020
Injury Prevention Program for Gamers | Wrist, Shoulder, Neck & More!
1HP Staff
April 23, 2020
How to Improve Your Mechanical Skill in Gaming (2020)
1HP Staff
March 28, 2020
The Ultimate Home Workout for Gamers! 1HP Push Pull Movement
1HP Staff
March 28, 2020
How to Choose a Gaming Mouse - Ergonomics Calculator
1HP Staff
March 5, 2020
Aim Training for Gamers - How to Optimize your Training | PART 2
1HP Staff
January 7, 2020
Aim Training for Gamers - Does it really work? An Evidence-based Discussion | PART 1
1HP Staff
January 7, 2020
GAMERS THUMB - RESOLVING PAIN FOR A CASUAL CONSOLE GAMER, PART 2
1HP Staff
November 16, 2019
GAMERS THUMB - RESOLVING PAIN FOR A CASUAL CONSOLE GAMER, PART 1
1HP Staff
November 16, 2019
Dr. Louie Limas - Sports Psychology & Mental Health in Esports | HPFORGAMERS#6
1HP Staff
October 15, 2019
Staying Healthy at Gaming Conventions and Tournaments - Guide part 2
1HP Staff
September 27, 2019
Staying Healthy at Gaming Conventions & Tournaments: A Complete Guide
1HP Staff
September 27, 2019
Gaming Hydration Tier List | 1HP
1HP Staff
August 26, 2019
Blood Flow Restriction in Gaming, Neuromuscular Activation and RBE | Evidence Based Esports #4
1HP Staff
August 24, 2019
1HP Article Reviews: Compression Sleeves and Recovery for Gamers
1HP Staff
August 9, 2019
1HP Article Reviews: Telehealth Physical Therapy in Gaming
1HP Staff
August 9, 2019
1HP Welcomes Jake Middleton, HealthgameFAQS | HPFORGAMERS #5
1HP Staff
August 9, 2019
1HP Welcomes Elliot Smithson (PerformanceMed)
1HP Staff
July 31, 2019
Elliot Smithson - New 1HP Staff, Healthgamefaqs5 | HPFORGAMERS #4
1HP Staff
July 19, 2019
Concussion and Return to Gaming
1HP Staff
July 18, 2019
HEADACHES & GAMING - THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO UNDERSTAND AND REDUCE HEADACHES IN GAMING | 1HP MEDKIT
1HP Staff
July 9, 2019
MIGRAINE HEADACHE - A SEVERE GAMING HEADACHE
1HP Staff
July 9, 2019
TENSION HEADACHE - A GAMING HEADACHE RESULTING FROM STRESS
1HP Staff
July 8, 2019
Exercises for Gamers: Neck Towel Mobilization
1HP Staff
July 2, 2019
Exercises for Gamers: Peter Pan with Chin Tuck
1HP Staff
July 2, 2019
THE MOST COMMON HEADACHE IN GAMING | THE CERVICOGENIC HEADACHE
1HP Staff
July 2, 2019
Exercises for Gamers: Neck Muscle Strengthening
1HP Staff
July 2, 2019
Exercises for Gamers: Neck Stretches
1HP Staff
July 2, 2019
Exercises for Gamers: Neck and Posture Muscle Strength
1HP Staff
July 2, 2019
Exercises for Gamers: Reduce Slouching
1HP Staff
July 2, 2019
Scott Kennedy - Staying Healthy and Maximizing Performance as a Professional Gamer | HPFORGAMERS #2
1HP Staff
July 2, 2019
Travel and Health in Esports with 1HP | HPFORGAMERS #3
1HP Staff
July 2, 2019
The State of Health & Performance in Esports with Dr. Doug Gardner pt. 1
1HP Staff
February 8, 2019
SIT LIKE THIS? Easy Exercises for Gamers to Fix low back pain | 1HP Exercise of the Week
1HP Staff
December 20, 2018
Protein after workout: Myth or Reality?? | Nutrition for Gamers
1HP Staff
December 20, 2018
Low Back pain with Gaming? Try these exercises!
1HP Staff
December 18, 2018
HAND & WRIST EXERCISES FOR GAMERS- THERAPUTTY PART 2 | 1HP EXERCISE OF THE WEEK
1HP Staff
December 15, 2018
SIMPLE ROUTINE FOR GAMING HEALTH & FOCUS - 7 MINUTE WALKTHROUGH
1HP Staff
December 14, 2018
Tendon Neuroplastic Training - An approach we can utilize in Esports Rehab
1HP Staff
October 25, 2018
UC Irvine Esports Conference 2018 - Recap from LA Valiant's Physical Therapist & Wellness Coach
1HP Staff
October 13, 2018
How to Approach Knuckle Pain in Gaming | Based off a FAQ | HEALTHGAMEFAQS#5
1HP Staff
October 2, 2018
Mouse Ergonomics for Gaming: Carpal Tunnel Mouse, Weight, Height, Shape & More
1HP Staff
September 22, 2018
SIMPLE EXERCISES FOR GAMERS THUMB - THERAPUTTY PART 1 | 1HP EXERCISE OF THE WEEK
1HP Staff
August 31, 2018
CS:GO WRIST PAIN: WRIST POSITION IS KING, WORKING WITH REZ FROM NIP - PART 2
1HP Staff
August 15, 2018
CS:GO WRIST PAIN: WRIST POSITION IS KING, WORKING WITH REZ FROM NIP - PART 1
1HP Staff
August 15, 2018
Wrist Health in Gaming - LA Valiant's Physical Therapist, Strength & Conditioning Coach
1HP Staff
August 10, 2018
HEALTHGAMEFAQS#4 - MECHANICAL KEYBOARDs, MOUSE CHOICE, WRIST STRENGTHENING & MORE
1HP Staff
August 8, 2018
OVERWATCH WRIST PAIN: FROM CHRONIC TO PAIN-FREE IN 8 WEEKS - PART 1
1HP Staff
July 18, 2018
OVERWATCH WRIST PAIN: FROM CHRONIC TO PAIN-FREE IN 8 WEEKS – PART 2
1HP Staff
July 18, 2018
HEALTHGAMEFAQS#3 - DEALING WITH WRIST PAIN AS A PC PLAYER, CONTROLLER DESIGN AND MORE!
1HP Staff
June 19, 2018
I HAVE WRIST PAIN AS A GAMER - DO I NEED A BRACE?
1HP Staff
May 23, 2018
HEALTHGAMEFAQS#2 - SHOULD I USE A WRIST SUPPORT MOUSE PAD, COLD HANDS AND MORE
1HP Staff
May 16, 2018
Hand Exercises for Gamers: 3 X-TRAINER EXERCISES FOR THUMB PAIN V1
1HP Staff
April 14, 2018
Cold Hands while gaming? A Guide to Short-Term and Long-Term Relief
1HP Staff
December 21, 2017
9-MINUTE WRIST INJURY PREVENTION ROUTINE FOR GAMERS - A WALKTHROUGH
1HP Staff
December 7, 2017
WRIST PAIN IN MELEE? HOLD YOUR CONTROLLER THE RIGHT WAY | HP BOOST #8
1HP Staff
December 1, 2017
6-MINUTE WRIST STRETCH ROUTINE FOR GAMERS: EXERCISE WALKTHROUGH
1HP Staff
November 19, 2017
Esports Health Walkthroughs - Exercise and Health Walkthroughs for Gamers
1HP Staff
November 19, 2017
HOW WE HOLD OUR MOUSE AND WRIST PAIN IN GAMING | HP BOOST #7
1HP Staff
November 8, 2017
1HP Medkit: Low Back Pain in Gaming - What is it and how do we address it!
1HP Staff
November 6, 2017
Exercises for Gamers: Hip Thrust/Bridging
1HP Staff
November 6, 2017
Exercises for Gamers: Abdominal Crunch, Feet Supported
1HP Staff
November 2, 2017
Exercises for Gamers: Plank with Abdominal Activation
1HP Staff
November 2, 2017
Exercises for Gamers: Seated Trunk Flexion
1HP Staff
November 1, 2017
Exercises for Gamers: Psoas Stretch
1HP Staff
November 1, 2017
Exercises for Gamers: Quadruped Arm-Reaching
1HP Staff
November 1, 2017
Exercises for Gamers: Prone Press-Up
1HP Staff
November 1, 2017
Exercises for Gamers: Seated Good Mornings with Band
1HP Staff
November 1, 2017
Living on 1HP: A Guide to Healthy Gaming - Our Twitchcon Presentation
1HP Staff
October 29, 2017
Exercises for Gamers: Hamstring Stretch
1HP Staff
October 27, 2017
Exercises for Gamers: Pelvic Tilt with Active Shoulders
1HP Staff
October 27, 2017
4 Keys to Mental Health in Gaming: The basics of staying untilted
1HP Staff
October 26, 2017
4 Steps to Stay Healthy as a Streamer: Gaming at your best
1HP Staff
October 13, 2017
Exercises for Gamers: 5-Minute Full-Body Warmup v1
1HP Staff
October 13, 2017
Exercises for Gamers: Anti-Sitting Mobility Routine
1HP Staff
October 13, 2017
Foam Rolling for Gamers: Relax your Muscles and Reduce Low Back Pain
1HP Staff
October 10, 2017
Exercises for Gamers: The Iliotibial Band (ITBand) and Tensor Fascia Latae (TFL)
1HP Staff
October 10, 2017
Exercises for Gamers: Foam Rolling the Hip Flexor and Thigh (Psoas and Rectus)
1HP Staff
October 10, 2017
Exercises for Gamers: Foam Rolling the Butt (Glutes & Piriformis)
1HP Staff
October 10, 2017
Exercises for Gamers: Foam Rolling the Hamstrings
1HP Staff
October 10, 2017
Exercises for Gamers: Foam Rolling the Lower Back Muscles and Fascia
1HP Staff
October 10, 2017
Gaming Health: Avoid Injuries by preventing overheating??
1HP Staff
October 2, 2017
Choosing the Right Treatment: Injury Management Techniques
1HP Staff
September 7, 2017
Choosing the Right Professional to Help
1HP Staff
September 7, 2017
How to Stretch (Hands, Back, Neck) - Secrets of Console Gaming
1HP Staff
August 3, 2017
How to Play - Secrets of PC Gaming Ergonomics
1HP Staff
June 26, 2017
HP BOOST # 6 | Wrist Pain from Gaming? LEARN MORE ABOUT STRAIN and an Exercise to Help
1HP Staff
April 24, 2017
Welcome Dr. Caitlin McGee
1HP Staff
March 31, 2017
How to Have Better Gaming Posture in 3 Easy steps, Secrets for Success | HP Boost #5
1HP Staff
March 27, 2017
My Favorite Posture Exercise for Better Gaming | HP BOOST #4
1HP Staff
March 27, 2017
Good Posture, Better Performance: What you need to know about Gaming Posture
1HP Staff
January 10, 2017
The Gamer’s Guide to Ergonomics: Your Posture, Chair, Desk, Fingers and everything Else
1HP Staff
October 28, 2016
HP BOOST #3 | How We Should Define ESports And Why It's Important
1HP Staff
October 6, 2016
Healthcare in eSports - A definition for eSports
1HP Staff
September 11, 2016
HP BOOST #2 | THE 5-Minute Miracle, Preventing Wrist Injuries
1HP Staff
September 2, 2016
Introducing HP BOOST | Episode #1: How does posture cause pain in the shoulder?
1HP Staff
August 21, 2016
TYL Top 3 Things to do during a gaming break
1HP Staff
March 13, 2016
What Gamers Need to Know about Exercise
1HP Staff
February 16, 2016
Simple Methods to Ease your Gaming Pains
1HP Staff
January 16, 2016
GamerWODs - Daily Workouts for Gamers
1HP Staff
January 5, 2016
What Gamers need to know about Injuries
1HP Staff
December 3, 2015
Gaming Until You’re Numb: 3 Simple Ways to reduce Carpal Tunnel Symptoms
1HP Staff
November 13, 2015
Repetitive Strain Injury: Managing Gaming’s Biggest Issue - Part 2
1HP Staff
November 13, 2015
Repetitive Strain Injury: Managing Gaming’s Biggest Issue - Part 1
1HP Staff
October 23, 2015
CTS: Hand Stretching Series
1HP Staff
October 23, 2015
Posterior Forearm Massage
1HP Staff
October 22, 2015
RSI: Hand Stretching Series
1HP Staff
October 22, 2015
A Glide for the Median Nerve Glide
1HP Staff
October 22, 2015
Tendon Glide with Thumb Stretch
1HP Staff
October 22, 2015
Hand Tendon Gliding Exercise
1HP Staff
October 22, 2015
Thumb Flexor Stretch
1HP Staff
October 22, 2015
Thumb Adductor Stretch
1HP Staff
October 22, 2015
Carpal Ligament Traction
1HP Staff
October 22, 2015
Wrist Flexor Stretch
1HP Staff
October 22, 2015
Wrist Extensor Stretch
1HP Staff
October 22, 2015
Anterior Forearm Massage
1HP Staff
October 22, 2015
Hand Massage Regions and Technique
1HP Staff
October 22, 2015
Finger/Thumb Extension with Rubber Band
1HP Staff
October 21, 2015
Tennis Ball, Stress Ball or Digiflex Exercises
1HP Staff
October 21, 2015
Eccentric Wrist Extension
1HP Staff
October 21, 2015
Eccentric Wrist Flexion with Finger Curl
1HP Staff
October 21, 2015