Agostino Rossoni

Dr. Agostino Rossoni

Clinical Physiology and Sports Medicine, Università Milano-Bicocca, Milan, Lombardy, Italy
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Academic Career Length

4Years (2023-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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1 February 2023 in Sports
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ARAgostino Rossoni
Agostino Rossoni
MVMarco Vecchiato
Marco Vecchiato
EBErica Brugin
Erica Brugin
ETEliana Tranchita
Eliana Tranchita
PAPaolo Emilio Adami
Paolo Emilio Adami
Stefano PalermiStefano Palermi
Stefano Palermi
Recently, electronic sports (eSports) became one of the growing forms of new media due to the wide diffusion of games and online technologies. Even if there is still a debate about the definition and characterization of eSports, eAthletes train heavily, compete in tournaments, must abide by competition, association, and governing body rules, just like all other athletes. Furthermore, as in any other competitive discipline, there can be injuries. Aberrant sitting posture, repetitive movements, screen vision, prolonged playing hours, and a sedentary lifestyle can lead to several medical hazards in musculoskeletal, ophthalmology, neurological, and metabolic systems. Moreover, several cardiovascular changes occur in eAthletes. This paper aims to explore the different injuries that can occur in a professional eAthlete, suggesting how every high-level gamer could benefit from a pre-participation evaluation and a correct injury prevention strategy.