Aim: Prolonged use of electronic devices (EDs) and adopting poor posture during ED usage might lead to musculoskeletal disorders among young adults and adolescents. Hence, this study compares neck muscle strength, range of motion (ROM), and craniovertebral angle (CVA) among Malaysian young adults using different EDs. Methods: A cross-sectional study using a quantitative study design was applied to compare neck muscle strength, ROM, and CVA between laptop and tablet users of Malaysian young adults. The population of this study covers young adults residing in Selangor, Malaysia. Among them, 30 laptop users and 30 tablet users were selected using the selection criteria and criterion-based sampling method. The data analysis was carried out with SPSS 20.0 at a 5% level of significance. Results: There was no significant difference between the laptop and tablet users concerning neck muscle strength and CVA. However, a significant difference was observed only in the neck extension ROM between laptop and tablet users. The mean neck extension ROM is lower in tablet users than in their counterparts. The mean CVA of laptop and tablet users was less than 50 degrees, indicating severe FHP. Most laptop users (73.3%) were categorized into severe FHP than tablet users (53.3%). Conclusion: The mean neck extension ROM is lower in tablet users than in laptop users. Most laptop users had severe FHP than tablet users. Hence, Malaysian young adults should adhere to the appropriate duration of ED usage, ergonomics while using ED. and postural correction exercises to prevent and reduce musculoskeletal problems.

Telerehabilitation is rapidly transforming the landscape of sports rehabilitation, with benefits for both recreational and elite athletes. The present study explores physiotherapy students’ awareness, application, and perspectives on sports telerehabilitation. It also investigates the feasibility of incorporating telerehabilitation into physiotherapy education by examining infrastructure requirements, available resources, and student willingness. To gain insight, we conducted a global survey that yielded 524 responses from physiotherapy students. The study used a 42-item validated, self-designed questionnaire, focusing on four key aspects: screening, awareness, application, and future outlook. The results demonstrated that 65.3% of the students were familiar with the concept of telerehabilitation. However, only 19.3% had taken it as part of their formal curriculum. The most common sources of knowledge gained are social media (22.5%) and research articles (19.8%). Notably, 59.4% expressed a strong desire to include telerehabilitation in their studies, highlighting the demand for structured training. In terms of awareness, 50.3% demonstrated a moderate level, while 32.5% showed high understanding. Regarding practical implementation, 36.5% reported moderate competency, while 47.7% displayed high application knowledge. Looking ahead, 34.2% had a moderate outlook on the future of sports telerehabilitation. Meanwhile, 49.4% were highly optimistic about the role of sports telerehabilitation in physiotherapy.

Maximal aerobic capacity (VO2 max) is one of the important factors that influence swimming performance. Currently, the Garmin Forerunner Fitness Watch 935 used to measure VO2 max are expensive, require skilled-trained personnel, not feasible for large-scale use, and land-based, which will not be accurate in measuring water-based activity. In order to measure the swimming performance, there is a need for an affordable, feasible, and reliable device. Therefore, the current study aimed to examine the intra- rater reliability of Garmin Forerunner Fitness Watch 935 accuracy in measuring the VO2 max among collegiate swimmers during the 200m swimming task. The VO2 max measurement of 10 collegiate swimmers was taken with Garmin Forerunner for two trials. The intra-class correlation coefficient (ICC), standard error of measurements (SEMs), and Bland-Altman plot was used in the current study to establish the inter-rater reliability measurement. The intra-rater reliability of Garmin Forerunner showed high reliability and accuracy with an intra-class correlation coefficient (2,1) of 0.869 and standard error of measurements of 0.231 ml/kg/min. Further, the results were strengthened with Bland-Altman plot showed an acceptable agreement between the two trials. The Garmin Forerunner would be a simple, objective and useful device to be used by physiotherapists, trainers and other sports-related disciplines to assess and improve the swimming performance by targeting the heart rate and VO2 max.

The study aimed to determine prevalence of low back pain (LBP), risk factors, and knowledge of injury prevention strategies in recreational cyclists. Materials and methods. This cross-sectional quantitative study included 141 adult recreational cyclists aged 18 to 70. LBP prevalence was determined using a standard Nordic questionnaire. In addition, a validated self-developed questionnaire was used to assess knowledge level, with a high score representing the highest level of knowledge. Frequencies and percentages were used to report the descriptive variables, whereas the Chi-square test was used to determine the association between risk factors and LBP. Results. The study identified that 55.3% of cyclists had a lifetime prevalence of LBP, and 35.5% reported LBP in the past 12 months. However, no significant association (p>0.05) was found between the risk factor and the LBP. Despite this, a low level of knowledge of injury prevention strategies for recreational cyclists was found. Conclusions. This survey found that recreational cyclists have a low level of understanding about crucial bicycle characteristics such as seat height, saddle tilt, and handlebar position to maintain optimal body biomechanics. Recreational cyclists should be educated on the need for appropriate bicycle modifications and ergonomics, effective warm-up, stretching, and cool-down techniques, and some critical injury prevention strategies, especially in the low back.

Background: Text neck syndrome can cause cervical degeneration in addition to other developmental, musculoskeletal, and social complications. The aim of the current study is to examine the association between smartphone usage patterns and demographics with cervical spine joint proprioception in adults with text neck syndrome (TNS). Methodology: A cross-sectional study design was chosen to investigate the association between sociodemographic and smartphone usage patterns with cervical joint proprioception. A validated smartphone usage pattern questionnaire was administered to 125 participants who used smartphones for more than three hours a day and suffered from TNS, and all samples underwent cervical proprioception testing. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, and independent t-tests. Results: The result shows that there was a significant association between gender, education, BMI, phone usage hours and cervical proprioception (p<0.05). However, no significant association was found with smartphone usage pattern and cervical proprioception. Conclusions: It is concluded that smartphone use can negatively impact cervical proprioception. Smartphone users are advised to be aware of these potential health risks and take steps to reduce them to achieve better health and well-being.