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Association Between Screen Time and Musculoskeletal Pain Among Young Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study from SRM Medical College, Tamil Nadu.
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- Musculoskeletal pain in university students: lifestyle determinants of prevalence and burden.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Prevalence of De Quervain's Tenosynovitis among Mobile Phone Using Students in Pakistan: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Environmental health insights · 2026Review
- Prevalence and Determinants of Neck and Shoulder Pain Among Saudi Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study.Pain research & management · 2026Article
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Abstract
Background: The rapid proliferation of smartphone use among young adults has raised concerns about its impact on physical health, particularly musculoskeletal pain. Prolonged screen time and poor ergonomic habits have been linked to discomfort in the neck, shoulders, wrists, and elbows. Objective: To assess the association between smartphone addiction and musculoskeletal pain among university students in India. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among university students aged 18-26 who used digital devices for a minimum of 3 h daily. Participants were assessed using validated tools, including the Smartphone Addiction Scale-Short Version (SAS-SV), Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ), Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI), Neck Disability Index (NDI), and the Cornell Hand Discomfort Questionnaire (CHDQ). Data were collected via Google Forms and analyzed. Results: Out of 321 respondents, those with high SAS-SV scores (>40) showed a significantly higher prevalence of musculoskeletal pain in the neck (85%), wrists/hands (62.5%), and shoulders (50%) compared to low usage groups ( Conclusion: Excessive smartphone use is significantly associated with musculoskeletal pain and functional impairment among young adults. These findings underscore the urgent need for ergonomic education, behavioral interventions, and further longitudinal research to mitigate the health risks of prolonged screen exposure in university populations.
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