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My Favorite Posture Exercise for Better Gaming | HP BOOST #4
By Dr. Matthew Hwu, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS·
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This short video shows the one posture exercise our physical therapist prescribes most to gamers. It targets common effects of long sitting, like a rounded back, poor shoulder blade position, limited rib cage expansion and forward head. Do it 3 to 5 times or for 1 minute, after every 1 to 2 competitive games or every 40 to 50 minutes, whichever comes first.
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My Favorite Posture Exercise for Better Gaming
In this short video, I showcase the exercise I prescribe most to everyone I work with in eSports. It addresses multiple impairments which are common to prolonged sitting posture (rounded back, poor shoulder blade position, limited rib-cage expansion, forward head, etc. etc.) and can be useful as the ONE exercise for gamers to do in between their competitive games
I've included some rules for when to do it and how you should do it:
How should I perform the exercise for my posture?
0: Follow the instructions on the video
Perform 3-5x or for 1 minute…
When should I do it?
After 1-2 competitive games or 40-50 minutes. Whichever comes first!
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About the author
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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