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Esports players face career-ending injuries, prompting teams to build sports-medicine staffs

Esports, once perceived as a sedentary activity, is now recognized for its significant physical and mental toll on players, leading to a rise in career-ending injuries. Conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, and chronic pain are common due to repetitive motions and prolonged sitting. To combat this, top esports teams are increasingly investing in comprehensive sports-medicine staffs, including physical therapists and performance psychologists, mirroring the support structures found in traditional sports. AI

IMPACT Esports teams are building sports-medicine staffs to address player injuries, mirroring traditional sports and highlighting the physical demands of competitive gaming.

RANK_REASON Article discusses the increasing trend of esports teams hiring sports medicine staff to address player injuries, framing it as a development in the support infrastructure around esports, rather than a core AI release or research.

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Esports players face career-ending injuries, prompting teams to build sports-medicine staffs

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Erica D. Henn, The Conversation ·

    A $500,000 career, gone at 25: esports’ injury crisis is forcing teams to build sports-medicine staffs

    A study found 37% of competitive gamers report anxiety and depression, and repetitive-motion injuries have sidelined stars. Maybe piano training will help.