I'm 21 and I've been playing video games on the computer and on game systems since I was 3 or 4. I've never experienced the sort of spasms, pain, and whatnot from gaming. Oh wait, that's probably because I sit in a comfy position and move frequently.
But I do find this interesting:
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But harnessing the distracting qualities of dynamic, action-filled video games could give them new potential for pain management. Other studies that turn up results similar to Raudenbush's propose using these games in conjunction with painful situations such as injections or getting burn treatment to help patients cope with their pain.
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And I like how they mentioned DDR as being good for rehab patients.
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