Clinical Foundations in ESPORTs 

Learn how you can grow your clinical practice to specialize in providing clinical services in this growing industry.

This lab-based event is designed for individuals interested in learning about the rapidly-growing esports and video gaming industries, as well as the roles available to health performance professionals in this field.  Techniques learned at this event will provide the clinician with the foundational knowledge of injuries associated with gaming and strategies for prevention and treatment interventions.

 Did You Know…

• The global esports industry is valued at approximately $1.4 billion

• The majority of gamers are ages 18-34, and 15% of gamers are over the age of 55

• There are over 39 million esports enthusiasts in the United States

• 175 colleges and universities are members of the National Association of Collegiate Esports (NACE) and offer officially recognized varsity esports programs. These schools have coaches and offer partial or full-ride athletic scholarships.

Topics Covered at this event include:

• Overview of the performance and health landscape in gaming and esports

• Principles of posture and ergonomics in gaming and esports

• Esports techniques

• Common gaming injuries and performance considerations

• Current research in gaming and esports

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Who should attend this event?

• Physical Therapists

• Occupational Therapists

• Athletic Trainers

• Chiropractors

• Physical Therapist Assistants

• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants

• Esports Coaches

• Esports Administrators

• Esports Managers

• Esports Players

• Students in Health Science and Esports Programs