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Three reviewers searched Google Play in English and Persian in October 2024, then downloaded eligible apps for further evaluation. The total MARS scores together with Google Play ratings determined app quality and effectiveness. Eighteen apps were included: eight for NP and ten for LBP. 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The study employed an evaluation design, in which three reviewers conducted searches in English and Persian on Google Play in October 2024 to identify apps related to LBP and NP . After initial screening, the included apps were downloaded and installed on smartphones for further evaluation. The MARS questionnaire was utilized to evaluate apps. The total score obtained from the MARS questionnaire, along with the rating on the Google Play Store, was used to assess the quality and effectiveness of the apps. Eighteen apps, consisting of eight for NP and ten for LBP, were included in this study. Among LBP apps, the application\"Back Pain Relief Exercises at Home\" received the highest score (3 . 79/5) . Moreover, the app \"Lia – AI Posture Trainer\" achieved the highest score among NP apps at 4. 25/5 . The findings showed that the apps available for NP and LBP are limited and low-quality. Given the increasing number of individuals suffering from these conditions, there is a clear need for up-to-date and high-quality software to provide daily patient support. These apps must be developed based on scientific studies and incorporate user feedback.  \nLevel of evidence: IV  \nKeywords: Back pain , Digital health , Mobile applications , Neck pain , Software validation  \nIntroduction  \nT he two most common causes of disability  \nworldwide across various countries and age groups are low back pain (LBP) and neck pain (NP). These conditions impose a significant financial burden, including medical expenses, lost productivity, and employment issues.1-5 Physiotherapists often encounter patients seeking treatment for LBP and NP, with patient education and exercise being commonly recommended based on current guidelines in physiotherapy. Exercise has been proven to be an effective tool for alleviating pain and improving the functional status of individuals with chronic LBP and NP.6-10 The emergence of new technologies, particularly mobile applications (apps), has revolutionized various industries, including healthcare. A mobile application or app is a computer program or software application designed to run on a mobile device such as a phone, tablet, or watch. These apps have the potential to  \nassist individuals in performing exercises correctly and on time.1,11,12 Physiotherapists have also embraced information and communication technology (ICT), especially mobile apps, resulting in significant changes in treatment plans.2,13-15  \nAs of September 23, 2024, the Google Play Store alone offers more than 1.68 million apps. During the last measured period, there were 36,260 healthcare and medical apps available on the Google Play Store. 16,17 However, the rapid development of technology has made it challenging to assess the quality of these apps. Many apps are developed without input from healthcare professionalsand end users, and they often do not align with standard clinical guidelines. Additionally, there is a lack of rules and regulations in this field.4,12,18-20 Consequently, it is crucial to evaluate the quality of mobile apps using validated measures and compare them to existing best practice  \nguidelines.12,21-23  \nTo address this need, the Mobile Application Rating Scale (MARS) was developed to assess the quality and performance of health-related mobile apps.24 The MARS questionnaire was created in 2015 through semantic analysis and synthesis of literature by Stoyanonv et al","cbCaiuAcfXpklDnf","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiuAcfXpklDnf","pdf",1049986,12,"English","# Introduction\n## Rationale for evaluating LBP and NP apps\n## MARS and its use\n# Study Objectives and Design\n## Study aims and research gaps\n## Cross-sectional evaluation approach\n# Main Body\n## App search strategy and screening\n## Inclusion and exclusion criteria\n## Quality assessment using MARS","[{\"question\":\"How were the mobile applications selected for evaluation?\",\"answer\":\"Three reviewers searched Google Play in English and Persian in October 2024 using keywords related to LBP and NP. 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