Effects of Physical Use Characteristics During Academic Education on Musculoskeletal Function and Body Awareness in University Students From Different Academic Departments

Aim of the study is to compare the levels of spinal stabilization, posture, deep neck flexor muscle endurance, and body awareness of physiotherapy and rehabilitation students and architecture students, whose academic training processes and professional practices are different but intensive, and who possess different physical usage characteristics in these processes, and to reveal the effects of professional training content on the musculoskeletal system.

Inclusion Criteria: * Being a university student aged 18-25. * Being a second-year or higher student in the Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Department (n=150). * Being a second-year or higher student in the Architecture Department (n=150). * Having a daily screen time (computer, tablet, mobile phone) of ≥ 3 hours. * Agreeing to participate in the study voluntarily. Exclusion Criteria: * Having a diagnosis of surgery or serious injury in the cervical, thoracic, or lumbar region within the last 6 months. * Individuals with diagnosed musculoskeletal, neurological, or vestibular system pathologies. * Individuals with orthopedic deformities that may affect posture (e.g., scoliosis \>20° Cobb angle). * Professional athletes or individuals who regularly engage in strength training.