Doctors fear you'll be Wiik at the knees this Christmas

Laptop-related repetitive-strain digit injuries have nothing on this.

It appears that the latest technology that is maiming society is the wonderfully engaging Wii.

Yes, the medical profession is adopting the brace position in expectation of Wii-aggravated knees, elbows, backs, fingers, and thumbs this holiday season. All fueled by humanity's obsessive need to gift and conquer.

Deep-thinking medicos at Leeds Teaching Hospital in the U.K. have already identified a condition they call "Wii knees."

And doctors from all over the Kingdom have claimed they are recognizing injuries that they themselves have sustained in an effort to keep up with their children, their illicit lovers, or their vast, eternal Wiigos.

Madam, please be very careful when you're punching that man.

(Credit: CC Dave-F)

It seems to me that before considering whether there might be a possibility of sustaining a wee touch of Wii knee, players this holiday season should first consider whether, before beginning to play their 12-year-olds, they are not already legless.

I am more inclined to believe that an excess of fizzy liquid might be the cause of most supposedly Wii-related sprains, rather than actual excessive physical exertion.

So remember, don't drink and drive. Don't drink and serve. And, most definitely, do not even contemplate drinking and volleying.

You know I'm only saying this because I care.

[ikramerica--2008]

I've got knees that hurt more every year, and I'm only 36. They came from lots of exercise as a kid including sports, all non-contact, mostly low impact sports.

Frankly, Doctors tell you to exercise then classify all these "conditions" that happen when you follow their advice. Wii knee can only come from being ACTIVE, which is what they tell us to be right?

Comfy chair, here I come!!

[ChrisMatyszczyk]

That's the thing about doctors, ikramerica. They rarely stop to think about what they are saying...

Chris

[Demolition]

ikramerica--2008,

Are you sure that your knees aren't sore because they're carrying 500 lbs due to your lack of exercise? ;-)

Actually, I know what you mean. I'm 41 and my knees are shot. I played hockey, football, and rugby from elementary school through university and the physical contact took its toll. However, I now do isometric resistance exercises which don't require any lifting or any other types of dynamic movements. It's a good way to build up some strength in the muscles around weak joints without causing further injury.

By the way, Chris... these exercises were recommended to me by my doctor. He's the one who told me that pounding my knees with traditional isotonic/dynamic exercises was a bad idea. So, not all of them are idiots. :-)

[3rdalbum]

I think it's probably more as a result of doing too much of the skiing and ski jump minigames on Wii Fit.