A milestone in the era of esports: The Olympics through the lens of virtual reality

Anđelić, Bogdan; Bianco, Antonino; Maksimović, Nemanja; Todorović, Nikola; Drid, Patrik

doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2022.990189

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“…The phenomenon is so widespread that the International Olympic Committee (IOC) accepted eSports as a sport in 2017 and there have been speculations about their introduction in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games [ 3 , 8 ]. Moreover, in 2021, IOC created the Olympic Virtual Series, composed by baseball, cycling, rowing and motor racing [ 9 ].…”

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The eSports Medicine: Pre-Participation Screening and Injuries Management—An Update

Rossoni

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Brugin³

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Recently, electronic sports (eSports) became one of the growing forms of new media due to the wide diffusion of games and online technologies. Even if there is still a debate about the definition and characterization of eSports, eAthletes train heavily, compete in tournaments, must abide by competition, association, and governing body rules, just like all other athletes. Furthermore, as in any other competitive discipline, there can be injuries. Aberrant sitting posture, repetitive movements, screen vision, prolonged playing hours, and a sedentary lifestyle can lead to several medical hazards in musculoskeletal, ophthalmology, neurological, and metabolic systems. Moreover, several cardiovascular changes occur in eAthletes. This paper aims to explore the different injuries that can occur in a professional eAthlete, suggesting how every high-level gamer could benefit from a pre-participation evaluation and a correct injury prevention strategy.

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confidence: 99%