The impact of smartphone addiction and posture on the prevalence of hand pain among university students

Higher smartphone addiction levels are linked to increased hand pain in students. These findings highlight the need for ergonomic education and preventive interventions to reduce musculoskeletal risks associated with excessive smartphone use.

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BMC Public Health
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2025-10-22
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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-23824-8
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Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders
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The impact of smartphone addiction and posture on the prevalence of hand pain among university students

Muhammet ÖZALP, Mustafa Güven
BMC Public Health
Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders
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The impact of smartphone addiction and posture on the prevalence of hand pain among university students

Muhammet ÖZALP, Mustafa Güven
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Abstract

Higher smartphone addiction levels are linked to increased hand pain in students. These findings highlight the need for ergonomic education and preventive interventions to reduce musculoskeletal risks associated with excessive smartphone use.

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