A Cross-Sectional Survey on Musculoskeletal Pain Among Professional and Non-Professional Gamers in Saudi Arabia: Associations with Gaming Genre, Duration, and Ergonomic Factors Letter

Key Points

• To investigate the prevalence of musculoskeletal pain among gamers and its association with different factors.
• Conducted a cross-sectional survey in Saudi Arabia
• Compared pain levels between professional and non-professional gamers
• Analyzed associations with gaming genre, duration, and ergonomic factors
• Higher levels of musculoskeletal pain reported in professional gamers
• Certain gaming genres linked to increased pain severity
• Poor ergonomic setups correlated with higher pain levels