Background/aim:The study was conducted to determine the smartphone addiction level of youths and to investigate the effect of addiction level on neck pain, functional level, pressure pain threshold (PPT) level, and muscle activation of neck muscles (upper trapezius (UT), cervical erector spina (CES), sternocleidomastoideus (SCM)). Methods:Superficial electromyography, PPT, Visual Analog Scale (VAS), Neck Disability Index (NDI) and Smartphone Addiction Scale (SAS) were used as assessment tools.
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Neck Pain Intensity Assessment
Timeframe: 1 month
Smartphone Addiction Level Assessment
Timeframe: 1 month
Functional Level Assessment
Timeframe: 1 month
Pain Sensitivity Level Assessment
Timeframe: 1 month
Muscle Activation Level Assessment
Timeframe: 1 month