Effect of Whole Body Vibration in Young Females With Smartphone Addiction

Effect of Whole Body Vibration on Hand Grip Strength, Muscular Activity, and Upper Limb Function in Young Females With Smartphone Addiction: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Young adults have a high prevalence of smartphone addiction. Many adolescents use their smartphones extensively for communication, which starts out as a habit but eventually turns into an addiction. Numerous studies have shown that adolescents use social media for roughly ten hours every day.

Inclusion Criteria:

• High smartphone users according to the Smartphone Addiction Scale Short Version (SAS- SV)
• Body mass index (BMI) less than 30 kg/m²
• Didn't receive regular exercise in the last 6 months.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Medical history of median nerve release, hand or thumb tendon lesion
• Prior hand or wrist fractures
• Medical history of hand injuries, and upper limb skin diseases
• WBV contraindications include (joint issues, acute inflammations, back pain, epilepsy, diabetes, or neuromuscular disorders, or dizziness, any discomfort, and nausea)