Matthew and Jessica laughed at me b/c I hurt my shoulder pitching on Wii... well read this article I found today on Fox. LOL
Doctors Warn: Wii Puts 10 In Hospital a Week
Tuesday , December 23, 2008
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Up to ten people a week are being hospitalized with injuries caused by playing Nintendo Wii games, prompting doctors in Britain to issue warnings of the dangers associated with the video game system.
"There has been a 100 percent increase in patients complaining of Wii-itis," Dr. Dev Mukerjee of Broomfield Hospital, Essex, told The Sun newspaper.
Most patients are admitted after playing tennis or running games which involve sudden movements, resulting in tendon stretching or tearing.
"It's possible Wii-itis may lead to rheumatism or arthritis later in life. Patients often have inflamation of the shoulder or wrist," said Dr. Mukerjee.
Another common injury is dubbed Wii-knee, blamed on the bending of the knee from the Wii-Fit game. This involves a special platform and a series of movements ranging from yoga to strength-training moves.
In extreme cases, the kneecap can be dislocated or pop out of joint.
Doctors treat Wii-knee with cortisone injections, icing, and anti-inflammatory painkillers. Treatment can last for three months.
So, what to do?
As with any exercise program, doctors advise stretching exercises before play.
3 comments:
Cyrus said he was sore after playing golf & bowling. But he was playing for about 3 hours straight.
Jennifer was laughing with me while I was playing with Corban so see...I wasn't bothering her! :)
Have a Merry Christmas!
I am cracking up at you girl. I guess there are 10 other Nicoles in the world, here I thought you were one of a kind! :-) I love love love the Wii. We just bought Tetris Party and I am so in love. That is my favorite game of all time. You can also use the Wii fit balance board with it! How cool. Anyway- Thanks for the great post! Merry Christmas.
I would call and chat with you, but I have NO VOICE!!!!!11
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