Pain and Upper Extremity Function in Smartphone and Digital Game Addiction

With the expansion of technology-based applications, daily phone use has increased significantly. According to a 2020 study, phone use habits among young adults aged 18-34 increased by 38.1%, and the time spent on the phone exceeding one hour increased by 68%. Currently, there is no clear definition of smartphone "addiction" or smartphone use, but like other types of addiction, it refers to the effort to control smartphone habits that cause problems or distress in daily life. Recent studies have reported a correlation between excessive screen use and individuals' mental and physical health. Excessive use of phones and video games causes many negative effects, including attention deficit, inability to enjoy life, hyperactivity, depression, anxiety, pain, and functional loss. Video games are a type of game played through an audiovisual device and can be story-based. While many video games improve players' critical thinking, strategic planning, and problem-solving skills, they can also cause musculoskeletal problems due to the long hours spent at the desk and the repetitive movements involved. The human spine is a kinematic chain with all joints interconnected; this means that changes in other body parts, such as the increased head tilt while texting on a smartphone, can have significant effects on the entire spine. A 2023 study showed an increase in spinal curvature, particularly in the cervical region, as smartphone use time increased. A study in Korea linked smartphone use …

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