We know repetitive stress injuries from gaming can be painful, confusing, and lead to long term problems.
That’s why we created Game Without Pain!
Get personalized, virtual care from medical professionals who understand gaming. We will be asking about your peripherals, ergonomics, gaming schedule and also perform gaming-specific movement analyses.
If you saw your primary care doctor and felt they weren’t able to help you because they did not understand gaming, you are in the right place.
Elbows & Forearm
Address weakness in the forearms
leading to common issues like mouse elbow
Wrist & Hand
The most common pain region for gamers,
and almost never carpal tunnel syndrome
Shoulders
Stiffness is common at the shoulder region for gamers
often due to the posture and can occasionally
lead to symptoms in the hand
Neck & Upper Back
Reduce headaches, neck tightness and upper back pain
commonly associated with suboptimal gaming postures
during long sessions
Lower Back & Hips
Strengthen the muscles surrounding the
lower back and hips to increase your
ability to tolerate longer gaming sessions
Primary care visit and unnecessary imaging / testing are often performed before a physical therapy referral is made
45 Minute evaluation with a physical therapist at a traditional outpatient orthopedic clinic.
Average cost of deductible for mid-tier health insurance plans in the US
30 Minute followups, limited time spent with PT. Typically performed with a PT tech holding no degree or license. 3x a week for 8 weeks. (24 Visits at $35 per visit)
Cost of average insurance premium for bronze plan (lowest tier). Medium plans can cost up to $539
No referral required for initial physical therapy evaluation dependent on state practice acts
45-60 Minute evaluation with a physical therapist that understands gaming
No deductible or complex healthcare navigation. Simple healthcare memberhsip
Unlimited follow-up visits included in membership plan with licensed physical therapist, not a technician
Membership costs more affordable than your healthcare premium
Just had a session done going over my posture and identifying potential causes of why my shoulder blade sometimes hurts with @HPforGamers and I learned a TON. Definitely recommend checking out his content for anyone looking to improve your posture or fix any RSI related stuff!!
Matt has been helping me out a lot with my wrist pain, if you are having wrist issues yourself id highly recommend you check him out 🙂 He was able to help me resolve my wrist pain in 2 weeks after it affected my ability to play Valorant
"1HP and Matt have had a huge impact on my entire life. Starting from wrist health to helping me reach my physical goals. Cant thank these guys enough for the tremendous help"
"Elliot taught me about the muscles in my hand and gave me exercises to make them stronger. He also helped me break down my controller aim mechanics using science."
When I started feeling intense pain, the professional medical help I received either did nothing or made the problems worse. This affected my work and self-esteem. I finally found 1HP, and started working with Nick Fulco who explained in detail the problems I'd developed and how to fix them. 4 weeks later I am feeling immensely better. I get stronger all the time and I can do more and more. I can easily recommend their services to any gamers experiencing pain.
I play Fortnite professionally and i reached out to 1HP and started working with them about 2 weeks ago and helped my hand injuries insanely to the point where i dont feel any pain anymore worked with Dr Hwu and he helped me a lot and now i can have a long lasting gaming career 😀
huge thanks to @HPforGamers for helping me with my wrist the past months would recommend
So glad that my wrist is feeling better day by day. Super grateful to be able to chat with @HPforGamers to help explain whats going on with my wrist and why its happened and also hooked me up with some exercise routines to help get me back to headshottin, ya lovee to see ittt
huge shoutout to @HPforGamers for helping me recover from my wrist injury, 11/10 best guy in the business.
Still contracted to Order but have permission to explore options for 2022 JG 3x seasons rank 1 1x rookie split LCO (4th/5th) Note: Played with a wrist brace for the season, huge thank you to @DrKevHo for enabling me to play with my wrist for future years Smiling face with smiling eyes Contact: DMs/Veng#8972
I have been working on arm, hand, wrist, and elbow pain that's been bothering me for a few years. I've tried other PT companies and didn't make much progress. I made more progress working with Nick Fulco at 1hp than months of in person PT. It has improved my pain and endurance a lot. I'm very happy with my experience.
Save time and return to gaming or work more quickly with care right in front of your PC. Sign up to setup your first consultation and get setup with your virtual care team.
By becoming a member for just $35 a month, you’ll get access to a lifelong care provider to ensure you can game without pain and work without strain. You’ll get unlimited followups with your provider–there’s no restrictions on the number of PT sessions you can receive.
Sign up for the time that works best from you! We start with a basic intake form to help us understand more about what you’re feeling and how it’s affecting you when you play. This lets us tailor your evaluation to fit you and your unique needs.
After the evaluation we send you an interactive recovery plan with exercise videos you can reference specific to your issue. You can also chat with us directly using our HIPAA-compliant platform.
You have unlimited follow-ups with us to make sure you are making progress and answer any questions associated with your recovery program. Your recovery and maintenance plans are made to fit you, not an insurance company’s timeline.
Our price is low because we cut out the insurance middle-man. Insurance controls a large part of the musculoskeletal care model, so we bypass it to provide a better experience at a more affordable price.
We don't accept insurance at this time. You can pay for your membership with any credit card or your FSA account.
For per-session cash-based services it is $150 for an evaluation and $125 for follow-ups. As we mentioned above if you are not satisfied or feel that you did not benefit from the evaluation, you get your money back. For the follow-ups, most simple cases will only require 1-2 additional visits while more complex ones can take longer periods of time and may require upwards of 4-5 follow-ups.
Do you have pain? Do you have discomfort or aching that limits you from playing games? Are you afraid that your pain will affect your gaming career? Then this is for you. We have worked with professionals and casual gamers who have dealt with pain for as little as 2 weeks and as much as 4 years.
Note: some limitations apply based on state practice acts and licensure restrictions. If we are unable to provide care, we will help you find a physical therapist near you who can.
Absolutely not. This is an OUTDATED approach with the management of musculoskeletal injuries. While resting and bracing do have a place in the rehabilitation of tendons/muscles – it has been shown that MOVEMENT AND SPECIFIC EXERCISE is more beneficial than rest. In fact, with less movement muscles and tendons can lose their healthy structure and strength. This can lead to further irritation once you are done with the prescribed “resting” period.
This is why it is important to treat the injury HOLISTICALLY – which is what ALL of the therapists at 1HP are capable of doing for you.
Everyone’s favorite answer – it depends. This is because every case is different! What we can tell you is that you will likely notice a positive change in the first 2-3 weeks. We often feel stronger from consistent exercise during the first couple of weeks due to changes in our neuromuscular system. Most of the time we are looking to improve endurance and strength which typically takes six weeks.
Absolutely not. We approach injury management holistically. Movement and exercise is 100% the central part of our treatment, as it is key to all injury recovery and prevention. However, we take into account your lifestyle, nutrition, posture, ergonomics, sleep, mobility, and coordination among other things to ensure your treatment plan is for YOU, not just for your injury.
Your annual membership covers two to four evaluations (injury or posture assessments), unlimited physical therapy followup sessions, posture & ergonomic assessments, and 24/7 access to your Care Team for the whole year. For any member who exceeds the evaluation limit, additional evaluations can be purchased at $100 (30% discount)