“Text Neck” study finds two exercise approaches work equally well

A new study published in Scientific Reports offers useful evidence for anyone advising college students on a condition that has become nearly universal in the smartphone era: forward head posture, popularly known as “text neck.” The research, conducted at Mansoura National University, compared two widely used exercise interventions head to head and found both to be effective.

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Disability Compliance for Higher Education
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2026-09-22
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https://doi.org/10.1002/dhe.70199
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Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders
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“Text Neck” study finds two exercise approaches work equally well

Eric Lyerly
Disability Compliance for Higher Education
Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders
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“Text Neck” study finds two exercise approaches work equally well

Eric Lyerly
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Abstract

A new study published in Scientific Reports offers useful evidence for anyone advising college students on a condition that has become nearly universal in the smartphone era: forward head posture, popularly known as “text neck.” The research, conducted at Mansoura National University, compared two widely used exercise interventions head to head and found both to be effective.

Disability Compliance for Higher EducationVol. 32(3)
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Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders
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