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 …

[HTML][HTML] Prevalence and awareness of musculoskeletal injuries associated with competitive video gaming in Saudi Arabia

A Fathuldeen, MF Alshammiri, A Abdulmohsen - Cureus, 2023 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Background In recent years, the use of electronic devices has become an important part of
the lives of adolescents who regularly use computers for academic activities and leisure …

[HTML][HTML] Prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms from online learning during the COVID-19 epidemic: a systematic review and meta-analysis

T Gotum, O Keeratisiroj, W Jariya - F1000Research, 2024 - f1000research.com
Purpose The objective of this research was to assess the prevalence of musculoskeletal
symptoms in online students. Materials and methods A systematic review and meta-analysis …

[HTML][HTML] Influence of self-reported physical exercise on musculoskeletal pain among Chinese medical students

L Zheng, X Chen, X Rong, Y Meng, L Jiao, D Yan… - Scientific Reports, 2024 - nature.com
Abstract From January to April 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic affected eastern China,
leading medical students to adopt home protection measures that significantly altered their …

[HTML][HTML] Musculoskeletal health risks associated with smartphone use: a retrospective study from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

JA Halimah, M Mojiri, S Hakami, O Mobarki… - Cureus, 2024 - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Background: Smartphone usage has become ubiquitous in Saudi Arabia with concerns
growing over its impact on musculoskeletal health. Globally, various musculoskeletal …

[HTML][HTML] The impact of smartphone use duration and posture on the prevalence of hand pain among college students

FD Banadaki, B Rahimian, F Moraveji… - BMC Musculoskeletal …, 2024 - Springer
Background Excessive smartphone usage among students can lead to discomfort in their
hands and fingers. This study investigates the impact of smartphone holding posture …

[HTML][HTML] Musculoskeletal disorders of the upper and lower limb: Prevalence among patients in Eastern province, Saudi Arabia

AM Alshami - Saudi Medical Journal, 2024 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Objectives: To determine the prevalence of upper and lower limb musculoskeletal (MSK)
disorders among adult patients referred to physical therapy. Methods: Data were …

[HTML][HTML] Examining the relationship between smartphone characteristics and the prevalence of hand discomfort among university students

B Rahimian, FD Banadaki, F Moraveji, S Varmazyar - BMC Public Health, 2024 - Springer
Background Students are among the groups that use smartphones for long periods
throughout the day and night. Therefore, this study aimed to examine the relationship …

Frequency of internet addiction and impact on the musculoskeletal system in high school students

M Arca, AF Oğuzöncül - Current Psychology, 2024 - Springer
It is known that increasing internet use increases internet addiction levels in adolescents
and this leads to many health problems, especially musculoskeletal pain. The purpose of …

Associations between Smartphone Usage with Upper-Body Abnormalities, Obesity, Mental Wellbeing and Physical Fitness of High-School Male Students

S Bagheri, S Ranjbari, H Shafaei… - International Journal of …, 2024 - intjsh.sums.ac.ir
Background: The growing prevalence of smartphone usage among adolescents has not
been adequately addressed in terms of its impact on their physical and mental health in prior …