Effect of Smartphone use on Neck and Trunk Muscle Endurance and Spinal Posture in young adults-A Comparative Analysis
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Completed
- Sponsor
- Saram Mufeeda P V
- Enrollment
- 146
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Smartphone addiction scale short version
Overview
Brief Summary
This study investigate the correlation between posture and endurance with the smartphone addicts. The prevalence of slumped posture is increasing in the smartphone addicts as a result could also lead to decreased muscle activity. This could eventually lead to major dysfunction. Hence this study will be helpful for forming the rehabilitation strategies and giving awareness regarding maintaining good posture.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Observational
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 18.00 Year(s) to 25.00 Year(s) (—)
- Sex
- All
Inclusion Criteria
- •Undergraduate and postgraduate student in Yenepoya University b.
- •Age group (18-25 years) c.
- •Both male and female.
Exclusion Criteria
- •Person with history of Neck pain, Back pain, radicular pain, neurological symptoms.
- •Person with medical condition or undergone surgery .
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Smartphone addiction scale short version
Time Frame: One time assessment | (At baseline)
Mcgill torso endurance test
Time Frame: One time assessment | (At baseline)
Deep neck flexor endurance test
Time Frame: One time assessment | (At baseline)
Cervical extensor endurance test
Time Frame: One time assessment | (At baseline)
Secondary Outcomes
- Thoracic Kyphosis index(Craniovertebral angle)
Investigators
Saram Mufeeda P V
Yenepoya University