In spite of all our differences, the one thing that binds all living creatures is that we each have an expiration date. This finality to our existence is what makes life special, something to be cherished and protected. But occasionally things can go terribly wrong…
Ten people a week in Britain alone are hospitalized from playing Nintendo Wii games. The growing injury toll has prompted the government’s health services to warn Wii players of the dangers.
People who play the Wii frequently can suffer from Wii-itis, which usually involves excruciating pain in the right shoulder or knee. A rheumatology doctor said that, “Most are admitted after playing the tennis and running games which involve sudden movements and violent tendon stretching.”
Dr. Dev Mukerjee of Broomfield Hospital in Essex said, “There has been a 100 per cent increase in patients complaining of Wii-itis. I’ve seen many patients aged between eight and 13, and I’ve seen adults. It’s possible that Wii-itus may lead to rheumatism and arthritis in later life,” he warned.
Treatment includes cortisone injections and anti-inflammatory painkillers. Recovery can take up to three months. Three months without your Wii can be more painful than the original injury. Doctors recommend stretching exercises before play, and try not to overdo it.
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