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Wiiitis

Wii tennis elbow gets a fancy name in the New England Journal of Medicine. This happens because geeks don’t stretch enough before gaming. Doctors recommend ibuprofen and a week off from Wii.

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If You Don’t Do Any Physical Exercise But Play Wii All The Time And Your Shoulder Hurts, Voila, You’ve Got Wiiitis

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Nintendo Gets More Free Marketing From The Medical Community

science.qj.net
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Tennis Elbow Is SO 1980s

neatorama.com
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Name Coined By Dr. Julio Bonis — Hurrah!

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“Physicians should be aware that there may be multiple, possibly puzzling presentations of Wiiitis.”

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Not To Be Confused With Nintendo Elbow

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Video: Stretching Helps Avoid Wii Health Risks

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