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Text Neck Joint Position Error Among Taibah University Students, Saudi Arabia-Cross-Sectional Design
Abdulrhman Mashabi1, Walaa M Ragab1, Shahad B Aljohani1
1Department of Physical Therapy, College of Medical Rehabilitation Sciences, Taibah University, Madinah 42353, Saudi Arabia.
Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)
|May 27, 2026
Summary
Cervical joint position error (JPE) exists in young adults irrespective of text neck severity. This study found no significant link between text neck posture and proprioceptive deficits in asymptomatic individuals.
Area of Science:
- Biomechanics
- Neuroscience
- Kinesiology
Background:
- Cervical proprioception is crucial for posture and movement.
- Joint position error (JPE) indicates impaired cervical proprioception, often linked to neck pain.
- The impact of text neck on JPE in asymptomatic individuals is not well understood.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the presence of JPE in healthy female students with varying degrees of text neck.
- To determine if there is a correlation between text neck severity and JPE.
- To explore JPE in both sitting and standing positions.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 68 female university students (aged 18-25).
- Participants were classified into normal, mild, moderate, and severe text neck groups via visual assessment.
- JPE was measured using an inclinometer, smartphone goniometer, and laser beam.
Main Results:
- JPE was present in all participants across all text neck severity groups.
- No statistically significant differences in JPE were found between the groups.
- Correlation analyses revealed weak or non-significant relationships between JPE and text neck severity.
Conclusions:
- Cervical JPE can be present in young adults independently of text neck severity.
- Text neck posture alone does not appear to be a predictor of impaired cervical proprioception in asymptomatic individuals.
- Further research is necessary to identify factors contributing to JPE and its long-term effects.
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