Dynamic posture correcting device used for rehabilitation exercises
Author(s) -
Tinus Benjamin Byrgesen,
Mille Lizzi Skov,
Mark James Skov Yeoman,
Fei Yu
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
international journal of integrated care
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.083
H-Index - 32
ISSN - 1568-4156
DOI - 10.5334/ijic.2290
Subject(s) - rehabilitation , physical medicine and rehabilitation , computer science , medicine , psychology , physical therapy
Purpose: Elaborate studies show that lower back problems cost the Danish society 16.8 billion Danish krone a year. Among all the musculoskeletal disorders, lower back problems is reported as the leading cause to medical attention, and the estimated lifetime prevalence is up to 84% [1]. Exercise is a key element of the treatment plan, but there is a lack of technology to support the training. The objective of this study is to develop a sensor and actuator system that could help the users during rehabilitative training.
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