1- Department of Occupational Health Engineering, Student Research Committee, Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak, Iran.
2- Department of Occupational Health and Safety Engineering, School of Public Health, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran.
3- Department of Physical Education, Alzahra University, Tehran, Iran.
2- Department of Occupational Health and Safety Engineering, School of Public Health, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran.
3- Department of Physical Education, Alzahra University, Tehran, Iran.
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Smartphone overuse has been associated with musculoskeletal disorders, particularly neck disorders, often caused by poor posture, such as forward head tilt. Neck pain and stiffness are prevalent among smartphone users. Maintaining a neck flexion angle of 0-15 degrees during smartphone use may reduce the risk of these disorders. Smartphone neck holders, designed to position phones at eye level, could help improve posture and alleviate neck strain. However, their ergonomic effectiveness and design remain unstudied, highlighting the need for research to ensure these devices promote neck health and prevent musculoskeletal pain.
Keywords: Neck, Pain, Smartphone, Neck holder
Type of Study: Letter to Editor |
Subject:
Occupational and Industrial Health
Received: 2025/10/25 | Accepted: 2025/11/23
Received: 2025/10/25 | Accepted: 2025/11/23
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