Effectiveness of Ergonomics Training and Exercise in Esports Players

Effectiveness of Ergonomics Training and Exercise in Esports Players

The aim of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of ergonomics training and exercise in e-sports players.

After detailed information about the study is given to the individuals to be included in the study, individuals who voluntarily agree to participate in the study will sign an informed consent form. Participants will be divided into 2 groups consisting of equal numbers of individuals. The groups were called control group and exercise group. All participants will be given ergonomics training. In addition to the exercise group, exercise training will be given for 8 weeks, 3 days a week and 45 minutes a day. Sociodemographic information form, Arm, Shoulder and Hand Problems Questionnaire (DASH), Neck Disability Questionnaire (NDI), Rapid Upper Extremity Assessment (RULA) and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) will be used as evaluation scales. Evaluations will be made at the beginning and end of the study. will be done once.

Inclusion Criteria:

• those who signed the voluntary consent form
• Having actively participated in E-sports organizations and tournaments within 16 months
• not having a chronic disease that will affect the musculoskeletal system
• Not having any health problems that prevent him from exercising and not having had a surgical operation in the last 6 months.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Players under 18 years of age
• have a chronic disease that affects the musculoskeletal system
• Having had a surgical operation in the last 6 months that would prevent him from being interested in e-sports games