MuscleITB and TFLFrequency&DurationTotal 1-2 Minutes, 30-60 Seconds each side, Longer Durations have been shown to produce greater gains in flexibility!The iliotibial tract is a thin band of tissue along the outside of your thigh is connected to the tensor fascia latae muscle. The ITB is...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Muscle Hip Flexor and Quadriceps Frequency&Duration Total 1-2 Minutes, 30-60 Seconds each side, Longer Durations have been shown to produce greater gains in flexibility! The hip flexor and one of the quadriceps can often become stiff or tight from sitting for prolonged periods as they are often in the...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Muscle Glute Max/Med/Min, Piriformis Frequency&Duration Total 1-2 Minutes, 30-60 Seconds each side, Longer Durations have been shown to produce greater gains in flexibility! These are also muscles which can become stiff or tight from prolonged sitting, especially when sitting in the “flexed” position. The stiffness can make it more...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Muscle Medial and Lateral Hamstrings (Both legs) Frequency&Duration 30-60 Seconds each side, Longer Durations have been shown to produce greater gains in flexibility! When we sit in a “flexed” position these muscles often become shortened or stiff, especially after longer periods of gaming. The stiffness can make it more...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Muscle Lumbar (low-back) Paraspinals, Thoracolumbar Fascia Frequency&Duration 1-2 Minutes, Longer Durations have been shown to produce greater gains in flexibility! These muscles are often overstretched when we sit in the “flexed” position. If we sit in the “extended” position these muscles often stiffen up so foam-rolling this muscle group...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Hey Gamers, I’m writing this to set the record straight. A lot of us do not understand how exercise, posture, stretching, breaks all fit into the puzzle of gaming health and I want to make it as clear as possible for everyone. As I have said many...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Treating Your Injuries - Ice, Heat, Massage and more When it comes to injuries in gaming, there’s a lot of confusion as to how to prevent and manage issues in the short term. This is a by-no-means-comprehensive guide to when to use various interventions to address...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Help! I Need Somebody (Not Just Anybody) There are two general situations where it’s worth seeking outside help. First, when you’ve tried conservative self-management techniques and they’ve failed. Second, when your injury is too significant to manage on your own. In the first situation, there’s the assumption that...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] How to Save Your Hands, Your Back, and Maybe Your Stocks with Stretches When it comes to any video games, ergonomics play an enormous role in preventing injury. For your standard PC gamers, an ergonomic setup is a little bit more clear: armrests at the same...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]I was half-joking when I offered to write a guide for carrying CRTs, but there was enough interest to get me thinking seriously--at any given tournament, there are plenty of heavy things to carry, from CRTs to computer towers to chairs, desks, tables, and AV...