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gamer stretches
prevent injury and improve performance with these essential wrist and arm stretches for gamers
wrist flexor stretch
relieves tension in the wrist flexors and forearm
duration: 15-30 seconds per hand
instructions:
- 1. extend your arm forward with palm facing up
- 2. use your other hand to gently pull fingers back
- 3. hold for 15-30 seconds
- 4. switch hands and repeat
wrist extensor stretch
targets the top of the forearm and wrist
duration: 15-30 seconds per hand
instructions:
- 1. extend your arm forward with palm facing down
- 2. use your other hand to gently push fingers toward floor
- 3. hold for 15-30 seconds
- 4. switch hands and repeat
wrist circles
improves wrist mobility and blood flow
duration: 10 circles each direction
instructions:
- 1. extend arms forward at shoulder height
- 2. make fists with both hands
- 3. rotate wrists in circular motion clockwise
- 4. repeat counter-clockwise
finger stretches
relieves tension in fingers and hands
duration: 10-15 seconds per stretch
instructions:
- 1. spread fingers wide apart
- 2. hold for 10 seconds
- 3. make tight fists
- 4. hold for 10 seconds, then release
- 5. repeat 5 times
prayer stretch
comprehensive wrist and forearm stretch
duration: 20-30 seconds
instructions:
- 1. place palms together in front of chest
- 2. slowly lower hands toward waist
- 3. keep palms pressed together
- 4. hold when you feel stretch in wrists
arm circles
loosens shoulder and arm muscles
duration: 10 circles each direction
instructions:
- 1. extend arms straight out to sides
- 2. make small circles with entire arm
- 3. gradually make circles larger
- 4. reverse direction after 10 circles
tips for healthy gaming
- • take breaks every 30-45 minutes of gaming
- • perform these stretches 2-3 times during gaming sessions
- • maintain proper posture while gaming
- • stay hydrated throughout your gaming session
- • if you experience pain, stop and consult a healthcare professional