Heavy phone use may throw off your neck and balance, study finds

NCT ID NCT06968078

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at 105 university students to see if smartphone addiction is linked to changes in neck angle, neck movement sense, and balance. Participants filled out a smartphone addiction survey and had their neck posture, proprioception, and balance measured. The goal was to better understand how excessive phone use might affect physical health, but no treatment or intervention was tested.

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Conditions

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Internet Addiction Disorder

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Karabuk University, Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Application and Research Center

    Karabük, Turkey (Türkiye)

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