Dual Task, Postural; Defect, Smartphone Addiction
Conditions
Keywords
Postural oscillation, Headphone use, Messaging, Balance, Gait, Foot Pressure Distrubition, Smartphone addiction, Daily activites
Brief summary
The goal of this observational study is to observe baropodometric parameters such as postural sway and foot pressure distrubiton in healthy young participants between the ages of 18-35. The main questions it aims to answer are: * How does headphone usage affect baropodometric parameters in healthy young individuals? * How does texting affect baropodometric parameters in healthy young individuals? * How does headphone usage while texting affect baropodometric parameters in healthy young individuals? Participants will: * Only be evaluated once. * Stand on the Baropodometric device platform while standing, texting, listening to music, texting while listening to music for the static and posturographic balance evaluation. * Walk on the baropdometric device platform while standing, texting, listening to music, texting while listening to music for dynamic evaluation.
Detailed description
During our daily lives, the individuals perform many functions simultaneously. Two devices that modern technology has brought us are headphones and mobile phones, both of which are commonly used. Studies have shown that posture oscillation changes during walking while using a phone, but same studies also stated that more comprehensive studies are needed. There is no study in the literature that examines postural oscillation and foot pressure distribution while listening to music with headphones and messaging. The aim of this observational study is to evaluate the postural oscillation and foot pressure distribution during headphone use and messaging in healthy participants aged 18-35. The sample size of 35 participants was determined based on a similar study example using G-Power analysis. Participants will be assesed at Hacettepe University, Faculty of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation. Participants will be selected based on eligibility criteria, and there will be only one group in the study; therefore, randomization will not be performed. Participants enrolled in the study will be evaluated using the FreeMED force platform (Sensor Medica, Italy). The platform itself is 40x40 cm in size and comes with two plates, each one meter long. When all components are assembled, a continuous surface of 2.4 meters is obtained. Participants will participate in static, posturographic, and dynamic evaluations. In each evaluation, participants will first stand still, then put on headphones and listen to music at 80 decibels with a tempo of 130 bpm, then type a message, and finally type a message while listening to music. Static evaluation will provide information about foot pressure distribution; posturographic evaluation will include Romberg tests with eyes open, eyes closed, standing on one foot, and standing on two feet; and dynamic evaluation will assess participants' walking phases and speed. The statistical analysis of the study will be performed using SPSS 23.0 software.
Interventions
OTHERHeadphone and Smartphone Intervention
Asessment of participants' static balance and pressure distrubiton, posturographic balance and dynamic balance whilst using headphones and messaging.
Sponsors
Hacettepe University
Study design
Observational model
CASE_ONLY
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 35 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Agreeing to participate in the study voluntarily, * Being between the ages of 18-35
Exclusion criteria
* Not agreeing to participate in the study voluntarily. * Having a congenital spinal cord anomaly * Existing neurological, orthopedic, inflammatory, cardiovascular, rheumatological, vestibular problems * Having a surgical history of the spinal region
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Feet Loading Pattern - Medial Lateral Load | through study intervention, an average of 15 minutes | It will be assessed with FreeMed baropodometric platform and will be used to asses the feet loading pattern. |
| Baropodometer assessments- Dynamic average speed | through study intervention, an average of 15 minutes | It will be assessed with FreeMed baropodometric platform and the recording measurement unit will be milimeters/second. |
| Baropodometer assesments - Dynamic Gait Phase Durations | through study intervention, an average of 15 minutes | It will be assessed with FreeMed baropodometric platform and the recording measurement unit will be percentages |
| Feet Loading Pattern - Dynamic Longitudinal Arc | through study intervention, an average of 15 minutes | It will be assessed with FreeMed baropodometric platform and will be used to asses the feet loading pattern. |
| Feet Loading Pattern - Forefoot Reatfoot Load | through study intervention, an average of 15 minutes | It will be assessed with FreeMed baropodometric platform and will be used to asses the feet loading pattern. |
| Baropodometer assessments- Posturographic average sway velocity | through study intervention, an average of 15 minutes | Sway velocity will be assessed with FreeMed baropodometric platform and the recording measurement unit will be degrees. |
| Baropodometer assessments- Static pressure distribution | through study intervention, an average of 15 minutes | Pressure distribution will be assessed with FreeMed baropodometric platform and the recording measurement unit will be percentages. |
| Baropodometer assessments- Posturographic center of gravity | through study intervention, an average of 15 minutes | Center of gravity will be assessed with FreeMed baropodometric platform and the recording measurement unit will be milimeters. |
| Baropodometer assessments- Posturographic oscillations | through study intervention, an average of 15 minutes | Oscillations will be assessed with FreeMed baropodometric platform and the recording measurement unit will be milimeters. |
| Baropodometer assesments - Posturographic Sway Length | through study intervention, an average of 15 minutes | It will be assessed with FreeMed baropodometric platform and the recording measurement unit will be milimeters. |
| Baropodometer assesments - Posturographic Displacement Towards X and Y axis | through study intervention, an average of 15 minutes | It will be assessed with FreeMed baropodometric platform and the recording measurement unit will be milimeters. |
| Baropodometer assessments- Dynamic average surface | through study intervention, an average of 15 minutes | Average surface will be assessed with FreeMed baropodometric platform and the recording measurement unit will be cm. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| New York Posture Assesment | At Baseline | This form will assess participants' postural alignment. Total scores range from 13 to 65, with results categorized as: 'excellent' (above 45), 'good' (40-44), 'fair' (30-39), 'poor' (20-29), and 'very poor'. |
| International Physical Activity Questionnaire | At Baseline | This form will assess participants' physical fitness and well-being. Based on MET minutes per week, the results are categorized into three activity levels: inactive, minimally active and very active. |
| The Cognitive Flexibility Inventory | At Baseline | The Cognitive Flexibility Inventory is a 20-item self-report measure to monitor how often individuals engaged in cognitive behavioural thought challenging interventions. The total score ranges between 20 and 140, where higher scores indicate more cognitive flexibility. |
| Forward Head Posture | At Baseline | It will be assessed with a digital inclinometer, the measurement unit will be in degrees. |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Outcome results
None listed