Heavy phone use may be wrecking your posture and balance, study finds
NCT ID NCT07151196
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at 74 university students to see if smartphone addiction is linked to poor posture, balance problems, lower body awareness, and less physical activity. Researchers measured addiction with a standard scale, posture with the New York Posture Rating Chart, and balance with a special system. The goal is to understand how constant phone use might harm young adults' physical health.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If the findings are clear, this could help design better health advice or interventions to reduce physical problems from heavy smartphone use.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed observational study (74 students) that only shows associations, not cause and effect. Results may not apply to other age groups or populations.
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Fenerbahce University
Istanbul, ATASEHIR, 34000, Turkey (Türkiye)