Patrick J. McDaid, M.D.

Most children and adolescents regularly experience physical injuries from ordinary play and sports. However, with the increasing popularity of computer and video games (especially during the pandemic), some kids are now feeling the same kind of pains and aches that adults get from sitting behind their desks all day. In 2020, video game sales approached $1.6 billion during the COVID-19 restrictions. That reflects a 35% year-over-year increase, which points to gaming becoming a