How To Prevent Foot and Ankle Injuries While Playing Pokemon Go (and other AR/VR games)

How To Prevent Foot and Ankle Injuries While Playing Pokemon Go (and other AR/VR games)

The immensely popular iPhone app “Pokemon Go” is an “augmented reality” (AR) game that allures players into exploring their neighborhood while searching for AR creatures. But trouble comes when people’s eyes are attached to their iPhones, distracting them and leading to foot and ankle injuries. Dr. Wenjay Sung has already treated trauma in patients who admitted they “should have been watching what they were doing” prior to their injury.

AR/VR Gaming Safety Tips

To avoid foot and ankle injuries while you play:

Hurt Your Foot or Ankle Playing VR/AR Games?

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Dr. Wenjay Sung

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