From the Back Cover
Esports medicine is a subspecialty in its infancy: Research, resources, and guidelines are evolving rapidly as more is understood about this burgeoning patient population. This unique handbook provides a comprehensive overview of the basics of esports, play mechanics and terminology specifically targeted towards healthcare professionals previously unfamiliar with the subject matter. It conveys the essentials of an esports history and physical exam and acts as a step-by-step guide for treating video gamers and esports athletes. Furthermore, it guides providers through each and every major diagnosis related to gaming, with the specific mechanisms of the injury, relevant physical exam maneuvers, and treatments selected specifically for gaming, covering upper and lower extremity injuries, conditions of the neck and back, gaming ergonomics, and psychological, nutritional and cultural considerations.
Timely and practical, Handbook of Esports Medicine is a valuable resource for primarily sports medicine, orthopedic, physical medical and rehabilitation, and pediatric physicians, as well as therapists, psychologists and trainers involved in competitive gaming.
Lindsey Migliore, DO, is a licensed medical doctor in the field of physical medicine and rehabilitation. She is the founder of GamerDoc, a esports medicine brand that works with colleges and professional organizations to apply scientific principles to the field of competitive gaming. She has published multiple articles and spoken at national medical and gaming conventions on the topic of esports medicine. Dr. Migliore serves as a Faculty Associate in the NYIT Center for Sports Medicine.
Caitlin McGee, DPT, is a physical therapist with a background in neuroscience and exercise/sport science. She is the Co-Owner and Performance and Esports Medicine Director of 1HP, a company that provides health and performance services to players, teams, and organizations. She currently works with high school and collegiate esports programs to develop health and wellness standards, design programs to optimize player and team pertinence, and provide player education. She has been working in esports medicine for 6 years.
Melita N. Moore, MD, is a quadruple board certified physician in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine, Brain Injury Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine. She served as a team physician in the NBA 2K League, Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) and the National Basketball Association (NBA) G League. Having been one of a few team physicians of a professional esports team in the United States, she is uniquely aware of the mental and physical stress and burnout issues in the gaming community and is an international leader on health and wellness for gamers in the field of Esports Medicine. In addition, she is a Member of the Board and Chair of the Health and Wellness Commission for the Global Esports Federation. Her goal is to educate parents, gamers and stakeholders on the importance of healthy lifestyles in a digital world.
