Esports isn’t a physical industry compared to what players put their bodies through in traditional sports like basketball and football. However, it still takes an incredible toll, and when gaming injuries occur, sometimes they can cause careers to crumble. Long-time professional Call of Duty player Tommy “ZooMaa” Paparatto of the…
Razer’s prototype, labeled as “The World’s Smartest Mask,” is a fascinating innovation that combines protection in public with colorful gaming fashion. The concept is clear: Project Hazel is an N95 mask with RGB lights and voice projection. The reusable mask contains a transparent outside shell made of scratch-resistant and waterproof…
Things are rough right now – we all know it. We hoped the mess would stay behind in 2020, but the first week of 2021 has proved just as tumultuous. In addition to all that, it’s also January, a time when people make resolutions for the new year. If your…
Most often, gaming feels great. It’s fun, exhilarating, and energizing, among many other good things. But when you game enough, it can also start to cause pain in various parts of your body. Among regular gamers, the most common areas of pain and injury are hands, wrists, arms, back and…
What if I told you the secret to a successful and long career in esports didn’t rely on your skill in-game? The grind mentality has cultivated a negative culture in gaming and esports, and placed an unnecessary burden on competitors, content creators, and nearly every other role that exists in…
My name is Jordan Tsai and I’m a doctor of physical therapy working with professional gaming organizations including Cloud9 and Evil Geniuses. I have treated players from numerous games including League of Legends, Fortnite, CS:GO, and Valorant. I am going to provide a series of educational articles each highlighting a…
Our Ritual Motion community, along with the dedicated gaming community at large, knows full well the toll that hours and hours of gaming can take on our bodies. We love the game, we love the sport, and it does wonders for our mental health and social lives. At the same…
A high percentage of gamers report having issues with sleep. The reasons for those sleep issues can be many and varied, but certain gaming habits—such as late gaming hours, eating late or poorly, too much exposure to artificial blue light, stress from intense action games, etc.—seem to play a big…
Gaming requires many hours in front of your computer, TV, tablet or phone. But no matter what device you game on, you’re looking at a screen for long periods of time. For many, that can lead to dry eyes, eye strain, fatigue, difficulty sleeping, headaches, and even neck and shoulder…
To celebrate the launch of Ritual Motion Blade Series Blue Light Gaming Glasses by Fifth and Ninth we are offering 15% off your first pair. Ritual Motion Blade Series Blue Light Gaming Glasses by Fifth and Ninth help to fight the temporary effects of digital eye strain and protect your…
No music. No other apps, games, or programs. Phones away. Strategize, practice, skill up. Game for hours and hours every day. This is your job now. (Aside from school—that’s still your first job.) This is essentially what the best of the best Varsity esports teams do, and certainly what some…
Burnout is a real thing. It’s real in work, in relationships, and in gaming! When we’re striving for our goals, it can be all too easy to go, go, go—to take every opportunity to work and try to improve, and always say yes. As gamers, we want to be gaming…
