The Lure of Playing Video Games and Your Health
With all this extra time on our hands these days, what are we going to do?? Disinfect the house?? Well probably, but for many of us, the lure of video games is strong. However, can sitting and playing video games all day be bad for our health? The simple answer is yes
position, seating posture and playing style all come into consideration for correct ergonomic set up when playing away from the PC. When playing in a seated position on the couch, gaming chair, or dining chair, sitting up straight with good back support and feet flat on the ground is a very good starting point. For shorter gaming sessions, consider standing as another option to take the strain off of your spine. Taking regular breaks, getting up and going for a walk and stretching throughout a gaming session should also be encouraged to prevent damage to the body.
Good ergonomics whilst playing video games is vital to ensure that you don’t cause a long term injury to the body. Research shows that repetitive strain injuries, tenosynovitis, circulatory disorders and spinal injuries can all be a direct result of poor posture whilst gaming. Whilst manufactures do their best to design products that are the best ergonomic fit for gamers, ultimately body position is of the utmost importance. PC users should follow the same ergonomic rules for a working from home set up to optimise the ergonomic setup. Arm
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