The Role of Smart Hand Held Devices–Smartphones/iPads/Tablets/Smartwatches in Causing Musculoskeletal Disorders: A Systematic Literature Review

R Thaper, MJ Gibson, K Mykoniatis, R Sesek - International Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
This study conducted a systematic literature review to assess the scientific evidence of
modern touchscreen smart device's usage contribution to musculoskeletal disorders. A …

Postural prevalence, time of day and spent time activities during smartphone weekday use among students: A survey to prevent musculoskeletal disorders

P Gorce, J Jacquier-Bret - Heliyon, 2023 - cell.com
The long time spent on smartphones in awkward postures exposes young users to the risk of
developing musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). This study aimed to investigate 1) how the …

Eyestrains among smartphone users while watching videos in Taipei MRT carriages: a comparison between sitting and standing postures

YL Chen, KH Chu, PC Huang, CT Ho, HT Nguyen - Scientific Reports, 2024 - nature.com
In MRT carriages, more passengers are watching videos on their smartphones during daily
commutes, yet the impact of these viewing conditions on visual strain remains unexplored …

User walking speed and standing posture influence head/neck flexion and viewing behavior while using a smartphone

YL Chen, HT Nguyen - Healthcare, 2023 - mdpi.com
The habit of using smartphones while walking has become widespread among modern
individuals, particularly when pedestrians are in a hurry. However, there has been little …

Enhancing Home Exercise Experiences with Video Motion-Tracking for Automatic Display Height Adjustment

X Chen, Y Li, J Chen, J Li, C Wang… - Proceedings of the CHI …, 2024 - dl.acm.org
The increasing demand for home fitness solutions underscores the need for interactive
displays that enhance user experiences. This study introduces a technology that …

Adolescents in a digital world: the risks and benefits of the use of digital technology

L Bittó-Urbanová - 2023 - research.rug.nl
Digital technologies represent one of the strongest driving forces of modern society, that
affect not only how people perceive the world, but also how they behave in it. The Internet …

“I could do almost nothing without digital technology”: a qualitative exploration of adolescents' perception of the risks and challenges of digital technology

L Bitto Urbanova, A Madarasova Geckova… - Frontiers in …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Background The fast development of digital technology and of its use at even younger ages
is significantly shaping the current generation of adolescents. This is leading to an almost …

Impacts of mobile phone texting on vertical ground reaction forces during stair negotiation

X Hu, Y Huang, Q Duan, N Jia, Z Ren, W Cai… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Stairs are one of the most dangerous places for accidental falls in both daily life and
occupational settings. Knowledge about ground reaction force (GRF) characteristics during …

[HTML][HTML] Gender Differences in Head and Neck Posture Among Smartphone Users While Walking: Insights from Field Observations in Taipei

YL Chen, TH Wang, WA Chang… - Journal of Functional …, 2024 - mdpi.com
Background/Objectives: Despite the increasing prevalence of smartphone use while
walking, few studies have comprehensively investigated head and neck posture in real …

The neck flexion angle increases with difficulty of tasks performed on a smartphone

H Arii, M Tazawa, Y Ibe, Y Nakao, R Toyama… - …, 2024 - journals.sagepub.com
Background In recent years, smartphones have become popular worldwide and are used in
daily life. Consequently, the musculoskeletal discomfort associated with smartphone use …