From smartphone to sonography: visualizing the ‘text neck’ epidemic

Key Points

• The aim is to visualize the prevalence and effects of ‘text neck’ due to smartphone usage.
• Used sonography to assess neck posture related to smartphone use
• Analyzed the physiological impacts on young adults
• Collected data on screen time and its correlation with neck issues
• Showed a significant increase in neck strain associated with prolonged smartphone usage
• Established a visual link between screen time and ‘text neck’ symptoms
• Indicated a prevalence of neck issues among users of smartphones