Correlation Between Smartphone Use and Text Neck Posture in Asymptomatic Subjects

Correlation Between Smartphone Use and Text Neck Posture in Asymptomatic Subjects

This study will be conducted to investigate the correlation between the number of hours of smartphone usage and severity of text neck posture, cervical ROM, DNF endurance and resting head posture among asymptomatic 18 to 25 years old adults

Smartphone use has increased significantly globally, with 79% of adults aged 18-44 carrying a smartphone constantly. This can cause excessive anterior curves in the neck vertebrae and increase the mechanical load on cervical spine joints. Overuse syndrome, spinal damage, and other side effects can result. This study aims to investigate the correlation between time spent using smartphones and text neck posture and its association with head and neck posture, cervical ROM, and DNF endurance among asymptomatic 18-25-year-olds.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Individuals who are willing to participate at the time of data collection.
2. Individuals aged 18 - 25 years old.
3. Individuals who use a smartphone to report the duration of weekly usage (at least one year of using a smartphone and minimum duration of smartphone use of ≥1 h per day

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Previous history of an accident or severe injury.
2. Any neurological or cardiovascular problem.
3. Spinal surgery or any disease that prevents the individual from adopting an unsupported orthostatic posture.
4. Congenital cervical problem.
5. Pregnant women.