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'Doomscrolling' gives pain in thumb as physiotherapist warns overusing devices causes RSI

A Queensland physiotherapist says the thumb's muscles are not strong enough to do the endless scrolling.  (Pexels: Charlotte May)

When you sit on your phone, scrolling mindlessly, does your thumb get sore? 

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