Author(s): Saloni Shetty, Dr. K Umesh, Adersh CP, Akshay R, Fathimath Sumayya NE, Midhun PM, Mohammed Shehin PK, Sadique Ali KT, Shahul Hameed AM

Abstract:
Text neck syndrome is an injury due to inadequate position because of the forward flexion and stretched on the neck musculature due to Smartphone usage. The study aimed to find out prevalence of text neck syndrome associated with smartphone addiction among university students.118 students who fulfilled the inclusion criteria were recruited in this study. Neck Disability Index and Smartphone Addiction Scale- Short version data was obtained for screening. The study shows significantly high prevalence rate of attaining text neck syndrome due to smart phone addiction and concludes saying increase in smartphone addiction increases neck pain.

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