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Repetitive Motion Injuries

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CG.GSM.A780.book Page 17 Thursday, November 11, 2004 4:05 PM consult a doctor if any of the following symptoms occur: convulsion, eye or muscle twitching, loss of awareness, involuntary movements, or disorientation. To limit the likelihood of such symptoms, please take the following safety precautions: • Do not play or use a flashing-lights feature if you are tired or need sleep. • Take a minimum of a 15-minute break hourly. • Play in a room in which all lights are on. • Play at the farthest distance possible from the screen. Repetitive Motion Injuries When you play games on your phone, you may experience occasional discomfort in your hands, arms, shoulders, neck, or other parts of your body. Follow these instructions to avoid problems such as tendonitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, or other musculoskeletal disorders: • Take a minimum 15-minute break every hour of game playing. • If your hands, wrists, or arms become tired or sore while playing, stop and rest for several hours before playing again. • If you continue to have sore hands, wrists, or arms during or after play, stop playing and see a doctor. 17

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consult a doctor if any of the following symptoms occur:
convulsion, eye or muscle twitching, loss of
awareness, involuntary movements, or disorientation.
To limit the likelihood of such symptoms, please take
the following safety precautions:
Do not play or use a flashing-lights feature if you
are tired or need sleep.
Take a minimum of a 15-minute break hourly.
Play in a room in which all lights are on.
Play at the farthest distance possible from the
screen.
Repetitive Motion Injuries
When you play games on your phone, you may
experience occasional discomfort in your hands, arms,
shoulders, neck, or other parts of your body. Follow
these instructions to avoid problems such as
tendonitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, or other
musculoskeletal disorders:
Take a minimum 15-minute break every hour of
game playing.
If your hands, wrists, or arms become tired or sore
while playing, stop and rest for several hours
before playing again.
If you continue to have sore hands, wrists, or arms
during or after play, stop playing and see a doctor.
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