A balanced diet, pre-competitive warmup, awareness of their posture, and breathing exercises are vital in any traditional athlete's routine, and it is not different for professional gamers. The world is changing, sports are changing, and with them, the definition of what an athlete is. This is just some of what was discussed with today's guest, Elise Carlson. 

Elise Carlson is the Head Athletic Trainer at Florida Memorial University. She holds a Master's Degree in Athletic Trainer from Barry University, and she worked as a clinical athletic trainer for Professional Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy in New York.

In this episode, Elise and Dr. Marc discuss the importance of athletic training for gamers and esports professionals, how to avoid and prevent injuries and health problems. Elise also shares how she decided to become an athletic trainer and her excitement for working with the gaming community. 

Florida Memorial University website: https://www.fmuniv.edu/

Connect with Elise on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elise-carlson-63612a14a/

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