International Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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Department of physical medicine and rehabilitation sciences, International Islamic university of Malaysia, India

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• Research Article   
  Among University Academic Staff
  Author(s): Ahmad Ali SAl Miaraj and Ishfaq Bashir Bhat*
  
  Background: Nowadays, mobile phones are one of the most used electronic devices in the world, and there are utilised almost by everyone in various societies and settings. The term ‘’Text Neck’’ or text neck syndrome (TNS) is explained as an incorrect postural alignment of neck muscles while using mobile phones or any other electronic gadget while texting for long durations. Purpose: The aim of this study is to identify the prevalence of text neck syndrome associated with prolong mobile phone usage and maintaining of an incorrect posture among university academic staff in International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), Kuantan Campus. Methods: The selected type of study design was a cross-sectional study with convenience sampling, the sample size was 117 academic staff selecte.. View More»
  

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