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How to Have Better Gaming Posture in 3 Easy steps, Secrets for Success | HP Boost #5
By Dr. Matthew Hwu, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS·
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Better gaming posture comes from setting your upper body well at the desk and then paying attention to it every day. This HP Boost video shows three easy ways to set your posture when you sit at a computer or TV to play.
The bigger point is behavior. Knowing good posture is not enough. It takes time to change your body's set point, so spend a few minutes during each day's games checking your posture. Done steadily, this helps you play longer with less pain.
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3 Easy Ways to have Better Posture
In this video, I discuss 3 easy ways to have better posture & understanding how to actually incorporate the tips into our lives. Learn how to set your upper body when you are sitting in front of your computer or TV playing games to play for longer, with less pain.Understanding more than good posture - behavior
I can't stress how important it is to consider what I discuss in the second half of the video: Knowing posture is not enough, it is about consistently paying attention to our posture and realizing it takes time for us to change our set point. If we just dedicate 5-10 minutes each day throughout our games to focus on our posture, we can steadily work toward perfect posture. If you learn better and would love to know a little more depth about posture and ergonomics - feel free to check out my complete guide here Thanks again for tuning into this episode on HP Boost! Look out for more coming out each week! Until next time,

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Dr. Matthew Hwu, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS
Dr. Matthew Hwu earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Western University of Health Sciences and completed an Orthopedic Physical Therapy residency through Kaiser Permanente in Southern California, where he developed a deep clinical foundation in musculoskeletal and overuse injuries.
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