Use of mobile walking posture alters and affects balance - study - Overview

Washington 23 Jan (Lusa) – The use of mobile phone while walking, especially writing and reading text messages changes the posture and balance, according to a study by the University of Queensland, Australia

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The exchange of text messages (SMS) has become one of the most popular forms of communication, but there are few studies on their impact on people’s lives.

For the study, scientists observed body movements of 26 healthy people as they walked and used the phone.