Spine tilt monitor with biofeedback
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1. A method for preventing back pain, comprising the steps of:
- attaching a spine monitoring device to a user;
setting said device by inputting a most suitable spinal condition or position during work periods;
detecting a change in the spine to said user, wherein said change is forward flexion;
determining whether said change is sufficient to cause a negative effect on spine;
If change is sufficient, then steps a)-b),a) transmitting a signal to said user; and
b) adjusting the spine of said user;
andcontinuing to monitor said user'"'"'s spine,wherein said change is sufficient when said change is more than around +/−
5% of said most suitable condition.
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Abstract
The present invention relates to a system and method for continually monitoring the spine of a user via device containing electromechanical transducer, processor, delay, transmitter, and a feedback component. Through the device and method of employing, the user will be able to learn and sustain a proper posture, thereby avoiding future back pain.
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6 Claims
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1. A method for preventing back pain, comprising the steps of:
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attaching a spine monitoring device to a user; setting said device by inputting a most suitable spinal condition or position during work periods; detecting a change in the spine to said user, wherein said change is forward flexion; determining whether said change is sufficient to cause a negative effect on spine; If change is sufficient, then steps a)-b), a) transmitting a signal to said user; and b) adjusting the spine of said user; and continuing to monitor said user'"'"'s spine, wherein said change is sufficient when said change is more than around +/−
5% of said most suitable condition.- View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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