Background Smartphone use for long periods in a static and unsupported arm position could
bring about abnormal alignment of upper limb and could cause postural problems and …

Objectives The aim of this study was to examine the effects of problematic smartphone use
on physical activity level and musculoskeletal pain. Methods Two hundred eighty university …

[Purpose] The purposes of this study were to: 1) survey smartphone addiction among
university students, 2) survey the prevalence of upper body musculoskeletal symptoms in …

Background: Smartphone use has greatly increased in recent days, and most of the daily
tasks are done through these devices. As a result, long time use may involve bad posture …

[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to investigate the use of smartphones by university
students in selected areas, their musculoskeletal symptoms, and the associated hazard …

Background In the literature, there have been debates as to whether smartphone use has
negative effects on physical and mental health. The present study investigated the extent to …

Smartphone addiction and its excessive use could cause musculoskeletal symptoms such
neck and upper limb pain. The purpose of this study was to investigate the association …

The number of smartphone users is growing dramatically. Using the smartphone frequently
forces the users to adopt an awkward posture leading to an increased risk of …

Research Objectives To investigate musculoskeletal pain patterns in the upper body
according to smartphone usage posture. Design A cross-sectional online survey using …

BACKGROUND: Smartphone usage has become more common in daily life, and in certain
situations, this may lead to addictive behavior. OBJECTIVE: This study aims to investigate …