There has got to be a lot more playing going on now than even in the likes of Taylors day, even if you just include the sheer amount of competitive darts there is it's a full time job there's some event on nearly every week.
Then you'll be doing exhibitions to top the coffers up and then all the practice it's a recipe for RSI really.
MVG has had carpal tunnel surgery, these guys are like 30-35 years old not 50+!