Mobile Phone Ergonomics

Written by Brett Harrop

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Mobile Phone Ergonomics

With more and more people owning smartphones and spending greater amounts of time texting, tweeting, emailing, using social media sites (such as facebook), e-reading and surfing the net, physiotherapists are seeing a significant increase in mobile phone and hand-held device related injuries.

Some of the most common injuries relating to excessive mobile phone use and poor mobile phone ergonomics include:

In addition to the common overuse and posture related injuries, there is also the risk of acute injuries sustained from using mobile phones in at risk situations (requiring your full attention), such as whilst driving or walking (particularly on uneven surfaces). It is important to be aware of the risks associated with using a mobile phone or hand-held device and to take healthy steps and safety measures to avoid potential injury. Below are our top occupational health and safety ergonomic tips for smartphone users.


Mobile Phone Injury Prevention Tips

Correct Posture & Ergonomic Tips

The posture often assumed whilst using a mobile device (i.e. slouched over a tiny screen using thumbs to type) is unnatural and can result in a number of overuse and posture-related aches and pains. The spine is not designed to be held in awkward postures for long periods of time and our thumbs are not made to do such repetitive tasks, over long periods of time, in such a small area. Here are some healthy posture and ergonomic tips for using a mobile device:

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More Mobile Phone Injury Prevention Tips

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Physiotherapy Products to assist with Mobile Phone ErgonomicsPhysiotherapy Products to assist with Mobile Phone Ergonomics

Physiotherapy products to assist with mobile phone ergonomics and related injuries include:

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Find a Physio to assist with Mobile Phone Ergonomics Find a Physio to assist with Mobile Phone Ergonomics

Find a physiotherapist in your local area who can treat injuries related to poor mobile phone ergonomics.


Injury Information Injury Information

Click on the appropriate link below to view detailed information on some common injuries relating to excessive mobile phone use and poor mobile phone ergonomics:


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