The review reports on the prevalence and determinants of dropped head syndrome in students, highlighting risk factors like psychosocial stress and ergonomics.
Key Points
Prevalence of dropped head syndrome ranged from 45% to 70% among medical students.
Students with four to five hours of screen exposure were at double to triple the risk of neck ailments.
Psychosocial stress and female gender significantly increased susceptibility to neck disorders.
Preventative exercise trials showed a 60-90% reduction in neck disability index scores.
Cite This Study
Glenn Ford D. Valdez (2025) studied this question.