Association Between Smartphone Addiction and Functional Exercise Capacity in College Students

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Year : 2026 | Volume : 04 | 01 | Page :
    By

    Manmeet Kaur Bhalla,

  • Niraj Kumar,

  • Deptee Warikoo,

  1. PhD Scholar, Department of Physiotherapy, Shri Guru Ram Rai Universit, Uttarakhand, India
  2. Professor and Head of Department, Department of Physiotherapy, Shri Guru Ram Rai University, Uttarakhand, India
  3. PhD Scholar, Department of Physiotherapy, Shri Guru Ram Rai University, Uttarakhand, India

Abstract

Smartphone addiction has become increasingly prevalent among college students and is associated with various negative physical and psychological outcomes. Functional exercise capacity, a key indicator of physical fitness and health, may be adversely affected by excessive smartphone use due to sedentary behavior and reduced physical activity. This article examines the association between smartphone addiction and functional exercise capacity in college students by analysing behavioral, psychological, physiological, and methodological perspectives. Evidence suggests that higher levels of smartphone addiction are linked to decreased physical activity, poor cardiovascular endurance, and reduced functional performance. Psychological factors such as stress, anxiety, depression, and sleep disturbances further mediate this relationship. Intervention strategies including structured exercise programs, behavioral modification techniques, digital detox interventions, and wearable technology have shown promise in improving both smartphone use patterns and exercise capacity. The findings highlight the need for integrated health promotion strategies targeting both digital behavior and physical fitness among college populations.

Keywords: Smartphone addiction Functional exercise capacity, College students, Physical activity, Sedentary behavior, Mental health, Exercise tolerance, Digital health.

How to cite this article:
Manmeet Kaur Bhalla, Niraj Kumar, Deptee Warikoo. Association Between Smartphone Addiction and Functional Exercise Capacity in College Students. International Journal of Orthopedic Nursing and Practices. 2026; 04(01):-.
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Manmeet Kaur Bhalla, Niraj Kumar, Deptee Warikoo. Association Between Smartphone Addiction and Functional Exercise Capacity in College Students. International Journal of Orthopedic Nursing and Practices. 2026; 04(01):-. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/ijornp/article=2026/view=243038


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Volume 04
01
Received 04/04/2026
Accepted 10/04/2026
Published 05/05/2026
Publication Time 31 Days
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