Evaluation of the Relationship between Internet Addiction and the Thoracal Kyphosis Angle on Medical Faculty Students

AIM: For the last 20 years, various problems caused by internet has brought attention to researchers. People who actively use Internet can spend 40 80 hours per week on a computer or phone. Their sleep patterns, daily life and exercise habits change over time. These changes bring along some illnesses such as back pain, neck pain carpal tunnel syndrome. Many of these ailments underlie postural disorders. The most common disorders is increased thoracic kyphosis. Our aim determine effect usage kyphosis angle in healthy individuals. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We conducted our study 322 (K = 152, E 170) students were educated at Sakarya University Medical Faculty. questionnaire was applied participants measure level duration usage. Thoracic measurement done with Flexicurve device Statistical comparisons made using SPSS software. RESULTS: In study, angles varied between 21,067 degrees 49,546 degrees. average score 32,508 (slightly dependent), while 200 minutes. When scores values compared, result statistically significant (p: 0.016). CONCLUSION: It important identify evaluate negative effects posture. should pay times body postures during order protect their use. Otherwise, there will be an increase serious