Comparison of Cervical Region Characteristics of People With Smartphone Addiction

Comparison of Cervical Region Characteristics of People With Smartphone Addiction According to Gender

In healthy participantsng adults, the anterior tilt position of the head and consequently flattening of the cervical lordosis may results in impaired neutral posture of the spine during daily long-term computer etc. use with today's technology. In addition, the increasing use of smart phones may also promote this negative results. According to a study, the estimated total smartphone sales for 2012 was 660 million, but as of 2015, it is estimated that a total of one billion units worldwide. It is also thought that phone sales will continue to increase over the years, as it facilitates daily life activities.

As a result of our literature review, the investigators have not come across a study that evaluates demographic information such as the duration of using smartphones or computers, cervical position sense, neck muscle strength, physical activity and general psychological status, which the investigators think may affect the performance of deep cervical flexor muscles in healthy participantsng adults. With this study, it will be ensured that more information about the factors affecting the performance of deep cervical flexor muscles will be determined in advance and necessary steps will be taken to prevent the factors that may cause neck problems in the future.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Being in the age range of 18-30,
• Not having mental - cognitive problems,
• Being a volunteer participant.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Having any surgery on the vertebral column,
• Having an inflammatory disease,
• Having a rheumatological disease,
• Having a history of malignancy,
• Having congenital spinal cord anomalies, congenital and / or subsequent spinal deformities,
• Having radiculopathy, myelopathy and / or other neurological disorders, vestibular disorders,
• Having a history of acute trauma.