Ergonomic Protocol for Competitive E-Sport Athletes

Description

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if this ergonomic protocol can improve performance and reduce ergonomic risk in esports athletes. It will also learn about the insight of esports athletes and their experience in implementing this new protocol. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does this ergonomic protocol improve performance? Does this ergonomic protocol reduce ergonomic risk? Researchers will assign the protocol to esports athletes who meet inclusion criteria and express interest in participating in the study. A pre-post design will be conducted to note any differences. Participants will: * Participate in a 6-week study with 4 in-person visits * Volunteers will be requested to participate in a focus group during Week 6. * Implement the strengthening protocol 3x a week and a warm up/cool down protocol before and after each gaming session. * Attend one educational session about gaming ergonomics during Week 1 * Complete the Rapid Entire Body Assessment, Kovaaks Asessment, and a Questionnaire during Week Zero, Week 3, and Week 6.

Conditions

No Disease or Condition is Being Studied, Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders Through Implementation of an Ergonomic Protocol

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if this ergonomic protocol can improve performance and reduce ergonomic risk in esports athletes. It will also learn about the insight of esports athletes and their experience in implementing this new protocol. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does this ergonomic protocol improve performance? Does this ergonomic protocol reduce ergonomic risk? Researchers will assign the protocol to esports athletes who meet inclusion criteria and express interest in participating in the study. A pre-post design will be conducted to note any differences. Participants will: * Participate in a 6-week study with 4 in-person visits * Volunteers will be requested to participate in a focus group during Week 6. * Implement the strengthening protocol 3x a week and a warm up/cool down protocol before and after each gaming session. * Attend one educational session about gaming ergonomics during Week 1 * Complete the Rapid Entire Body Assessment, Kovaaks Asessment, and a Questionnaire during Week Zero, Week 3, and Week 6.

The Effectiveness of an Ergonomic Protocol in Reducing Ergonomic Risk and Improving Performance for Competitive E-Sport Athletes

Ergonomic Protocol for Competitive E-Sport Athletes

Condition
No Disease or Condition is Being Studied
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Las Vegas

University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States, 89154

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * 18+ years old, Primarily participates in PC games(s) using mouse and keyboard for at least a year, playing at least 10 hours a week, Must be affiliated with an established Esports team or organization, Must have transportation
  • * Individuals currently receiving treatment for self-reported pain related to prolonged gaming, those with a history of surgical procedures in the upper extremities, individuals with cognitive impairments, and individuals with a history of a neck, shoulder, wrist, and/or back injury will not be eligible to participate.

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

University of Nevada, Las Vegas,

Study Record Dates

2025-04