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What a Pain: The iPad Neck Plagues Women More
Posture — not screen time — is biggest factor behind neck and shoulder pain, UNLV study finds.
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Poor posture is said to be the cause of neck pain suffered by users of tablet computers. Dubbed 'iPad neck', this neck pain is said to be experienced mainly by women, a study found.
Szu-Ping Lee
Assistant Professor
The answer is likely yes—especially if you're a young adult or a woman. "iPad neck"—persistent pain in the neck and upper shoulders caused by slouching or bending into extreme positions while using tablet computers—is a growing problem among Americans, according to a new UNLV study.
Szu-Ping Lee
Assistant Professor
A little girl is throwing out the first pitch at the Tuesday night's Twins game. What makes her unique is that the 8-year-old doesn't have a working hand on her throwing arm.
So it’s no secret that unfortunately the number of health care professionals in Nevada has not kept up with our increased demand. The UNLV Med School will help but that’s five to six years down the road. Southwest Medical is working with other universities in the area including Roseman University and Touro University to help solve the health care professional issues in Southern Nevada.
