Professional gaming is brutal on the body – inside the growing field of treating esports injuries

Gamers face eye strain, repetitive-use conditions, back problems and even blood clots. Lessons from music, dance and car racing can help prevent and treat these injuries.

By: Erica D. Henn, Temple University, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: August 28, 2026

Words: 1,121

Last Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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By Erica D. Henn, Temple University

Chinese esports player Jian “Uzi” Zi-hao was more than a star “League of Legends” player: He was so talented that his team structured its entire strategy around his abilities, funneling resources to him and another teammate, Shi “Ming” Sen-Ming, so the duo could lead the team to victory. Over the course of his career, he earned more than US$500,000 in tournament prize money.

And yet in 2020,

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