Abstract:

The aim of this study is [1] to study the relationship between muscle and skeletal problems in university students, internet addiction and the level of physical activity [2] and comparing these variables by gender. The study included 333 volunteers (204 women, 129 men). For the purpose of determining the level of physical activity of participants, the International Physical Activity Assessment Survey Short Form, the Young Internet Addiction Test Short Form, and the Cornell Muscle-skeletal System Disorders Survey for the assessment of disorders of the muscle-skeletal system, were used to determine the internet addiction. In the analysis of the data, the pearson correlation analysis was used to determine the relationship between the variables, while the independent t test was used to determine the differences between gender variables. A negative meaningful relationship between the physical activity level of men and the neck, neck, left top total, right bottom total, left bottom total and total pain score was detected, while statistically no relationship was found in women. In men, internet addiction has determined a positive meaningful relationship between neck, back, back, right top total, right bottom total, total pain score, and in women, internet addiction has determined a positive meaningful relationship between neck, back, back, back, right top total, left top total, right bottom total, left bottom total and total pain score. In the comparison of variables by gender, it has been determined that women have a statistically significantly higher neck, back, top right, top left, bottom right, bottom left and total pain points compared to men. As a result, it is considered that, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic period, with the decrease in physical activity and the increase in internet addiction, increased disorders in the muscle skeletal system have occurred and individuals are recommended to continue physical activity within the possibilities.

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