ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2021
Text Neck Syndrome in Children and Adolescents.
Article in International journal of environmental research and public health, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to 2 registered trials, which are not on this map. Cited by 49 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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Effects OF Pilates Exercises on Pain, Functional Disability and ROM Among School Going Children With Text Neck Syndrome
Effects of Fun Games Activities on Neck Pain and Posture Among School Going Children
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49 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 118 citations in OpenAlex.
- Does sedentary behaviour cause spinal pain in children and adolescents? A systematic review with meta-analysis.British journal of sports medicine · 2025Pooled it
- Sedentary behavior and neck pain in children and adolescents; a systematic review and meta-analysis.Health promotion perspectives · 2022Pooled it
- Effect of Global Postural Re-Education in Individuals With Text Neck Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Physiotherapy research international : the journal for researchers and clinicians in physical therapy · 2026Trial
- Associations between exposure to common technology devices and reported neck pain among Iranian school-age adolescents: a cross sectional study.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2023Trial
- Craniocervical Orthosis Produced Using 3D Printing Technology for Anterior Head Tilt Posture and Thoracic Kyphosis: A Custom-Manufactured Device Pilot Application Study.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Tech neck: the silent pandemic that is reshaping our spine.European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society · 2026Article
- Sagittal alignment patterns in forward head posture: an EOS-based head-to-pelvis correlation analysis.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2026Article
- The quality and reliability of short videos about cervical spondylosis on TikTok and Redbook: a cross-sectional study.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2026Article
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- Caring for the 'Heads-Down Generation': Screen Time and Physical Health Complaints Among Adolescents in Poland.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Association of segmental body composition with cervical spine mobility in adults with nonspecific neck pain.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- The Impact of Modern Lifestyles on Spinal Health in the Pediatric Population: A Narrative Review.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
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- Factors predicting the 7-day period prevalence of low back pain among female undergraduate nursing students in an online learning environment: A multi-center cross-sectional study across Thailand.Belitung nursing journal · 2026Article
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- Physiotherapy in Text Neck Syndrome: A Scoping Review of Current Evidence and Future Directions.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
- Evaluating Tech Neck: A Pilot Study Using a Self-Developed Questionnaire on Symptoms, Posture, and Preventive Measures.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Differences in physical fitness levels by adherence to the 24-hour movement guidelines among Japanese elementary school children.PloS one · 2025Article
- Objective test findings in patients with chronic eye symptoms seeking care at an outpatient neck center: ligamentous cervical instability etiology?Frontiers in neurology · 2025Article
- Development of the MSKP index: Risk model of musculoskeletal pain in Colombian adolescents.PloS one · 2025Article
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Abstract
Neck pain is a prevalent health problem, largely reported in adult patients. However, very recent data show that new technologies are inducing a shift in the prevalence of this relevant issue from adulthood to all of the pediatric ages. In fact, the precocious and inappropriate use of personal computers and especially cell phones might be related to the development of a complex cluster of clinical symptoms commonly defined as "text neck syndrome". The purpose of this article is to analyze the new phenomenon of the "text neck syndrome", the underlying causes and risk factors of musculoskeletal pain, that can be modified by changes in routine life, in different cultures and habits, and on the "text neck syndrome" as increased stresses on the cervical spine, that can lead to cervical degeneration along with other developmental, medical, psychological, and social complications. Findings support the contention that an appropriate approach for an early diagnosis and treatment is crucial to properly evaluate this emerging issue worldwide in children and adolescents who spend a lot of time watching smartphones and computers; additional research with more rigorous study designs and objective measures of musculoskeletal pain are needed to confirm significant relationships. Existing evidence is limited by non-objective measures and the subjective nature of musculoskeletal pain.
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