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A similar effect was seen in adults using alternative controllers such as the Nintendo Wii Controller.

Few case reports of symptoms including stiff and painful joints and limited range of motion in the wrist after frequent Atari 2600 use were published in the late 1970s and early 1980s.

These examples of prevention approaches become particularly important since evidence shows that increased video game playing time will increase the risk of developing these conditions.

In 1987, an 11-year-old boy reported to the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia complaining of his finger being contracted, flexed, and being unable to relax it back to its baseline position. After medical investigation it was determined that this same finger was being used to use the joystick of his video game remote up to around 6 continuous hours on a daily basis. All other fingers that did not use the joystick did not witness this injury, and a general approach of anti-inflammatories and eliminating playing time was used to treat this individual.

Although overall video game consoles and remote controllers have moved towards a more ergonomic approach, Nintendo has faced an increase in injuries with their console thanks to the Nintendo Wii. This is because of its novel style of play which involves more physical activity on behalf of the user. The first case report belongs to an Achilles heel injury presented by a 46-year-old man after playing performing a jogging motioned requested by the game which led to the rupture of his Achilles tendon.

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A similar effect was seen in adults using alternative controllers such as the Nintendo Wii Controller.