Is playing video games good for your hands?
April 8th, 2009 | by Michael |
xxsweetGxx asked:
Does it exercise it in anyway ?
Since you use your hands a lot [to press keys etc.]
Because I play video games a lot and I was just
wondering because my hands start to hurt after
I’ve been playing a video game for a long time.
TRUMAN
Does it exercise it in anyway ?
Since you use your hands a lot [to press keys etc.]
Because I play video games a lot and I was just
wondering because my hands start to hurt after
I’ve been playing a video game for a long time.
TRUMAN
12 Responses to “Is playing video games good for your hands?”
By designer diva on Apr 11, 2009 | Reply
actually , it is. but too much can make your hands sore. it helps you in marbles and helps your hands move fast.
hope this helps!
By Moaner Lisa on Apr 11, 2009 | Reply
Repetitive movements in a constricted and unatural position, such as on a keyboard, is detrimental to your hands.
That means, no it is not good for your hands, i.e., carpal tunnel, etc.
By Samantha on Apr 11, 2009 | Reply
Lol. Ive heard it really does make you more coordinated. And you have muscles in your hands and fingers..etc so since you can excersise anything with muscles id say yes. Its not gonna make any difference other than hurting hands. Maybe take a break from videogames and computer and wait a while and maybe your hands will stop hurting.
By Dr House Fan 007 on Apr 13, 2009 | Reply
I wouldn’t go as far as saying that it is good for your hands, but if you play too much, you could get carpal tunnel syndrome, the same thing you get if you text too much
By Dani D on Apr 16, 2009 | Reply
No. You can actually develop carpal tunnel from the repetitive motions involved in playing video games!
By answers101 on Apr 17, 2009 | Reply
yes it devolps hand eye cordnation
By stew888 on Apr 18, 2009 | Reply
Yes, it is great for your hands. It helps with with your general reaction time and how well you can use your fingers. I am, by many standards, an excellent keyboarder because of my avid video gaming. Video games also makes you more intelligent and more able to figure out puzzles.
By pumplump on Apr 18, 2009 | Reply
it can exercise your thumb but if your thumb hurts,that means its working plz choose me as best answer and i love video games too.
By Hockeyfan on Apr 19, 2009 | Reply
It is normal for your hands to hurt after
playing video games for a while ! It actually
gives them minimal exersise and strenghthens
the your hand muscles, so they should be slightly painful.
If they continue you to have uncomfortable and very
high level of pain, you should go see a doctor.
And remember dont play video games for too long !
It isnt good for you to play for long period of time.
Go outside and get some fresh air.
By jswartz146 on Apr 21, 2009 | Reply
Hand and hands alone, no, and it can actually be harmful to play too much. However, certain games do actually help develop hand-eye coordination, but that’s not hand exercise.
By D man on Apr 21, 2009 | Reply
well for xbox definatly because it makes you cordanet with your hands with the two sticks and it might make your fingers stronger and more cordanet(it also works with ps2-3)
By Rinku on Apr 23, 2009 | Reply
It made my reaction time faster. >=D