SynthesisBMC musculoskeletal disorders2019
The role of wearables in spinal posture analysis: a systematic review.
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47 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Inertial Motion Capture-Based Wearable Systems for Estimation of Joint Kinetics: A Systematic Review.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Pooled it
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- Posture clip: Sit properly or I won't let you work.Wearable technologies · 2026Article
- Posture evaluation and treatment in adolescents through wearable technology: a systematic review.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciences · 2026Review
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- Exploring Lumbar Spine Posture and Movement in Sitting: A Comparison Between Laboratory and Real-World Measures.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- Intelligent prediction of dynamic characteristics during exercise in patients with stroke.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitation · 2025Article
- Repeatability of Inertial Measurements of Spinal Posture in Daily Life.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
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- A machine learning approach for the design optimization of a multiple magnetic and inertial sensors wearable system for the spine mobility assessment.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitation · 2024Article
- Effectiveness of Sensors-Based Augmented Feedback in Ergonomics to Reduce Adverse Biomechanical Exposure in Work-Related Manual Handling-A Rapid Review of the Evidence.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Review
- Lumbar Sitting Behavior of Individuals with Low Back Pain: A Preliminary Study Using Extended Real-World Data.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Wearable technology mediated biofeedback to modulate spine motor control: a scoping review.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2024Article
- Wearable Technology and Its Influence on Motor Development and Biomechanical Analysis.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2024Review
- Potential of a New, Flexible Electrode sEMG System in Detecting Electromyographic Activation in Low Back Muscles during Clinical Tests: A Pilot Study on Wearables for Pain Management.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Lumbo-Pelvic Rhythm Monitoring Using Wearable Technology with Sensory Biofeedback: A Systematic Review.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Review
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Abstract
backgroundWearables consist of numerous technologies that are worn on the body and measure parameters such as step count, distance travelled, heart rate and sleep quantity. Recently, various wearable systems have been designed capable of detecting spinal posture and providing live biofeedback when poor posture is sustained. It is hypothesised that long-term use of these wearables may improve spinal posture. RESEARCH QUESTIONS: To (1) examine the capabilities of current devices assessing spine posture, (2) to identify studies implementing such devices in the clinical setting and (3) comment on the clinical practicality of integration of such devices into routine care where appropriate.
methodsA comprehensive systematic review was conducted in adherence to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Guidelines (PRISMA) across the following databases: PubMed; MEDLINE; EMBASE; Cochrane; and Scopus. Articles related to wearables systems able to measure spinal posture were selected amongst all published studies dated from 1980 onwards. Extracted data was collected as per a predetermined checklist including device types, study objectives, findings and limitations.
resultsA total of 37 articles were extensively reviewed and analysed in the final review. The proposed wearables most commonly used Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs) as the underlying technology. Wearables measuring spinal posture have been proposed to be used in the following settings: post-operative rehabilitation; treatment of musculoskeletal disorders; diagnosis of pathological spinal posture; monitoring of progression of Parkinson's Disease; detection of falls; workplace occupational health and safety; comparison of interventions.
conclusionsThis is the first and only study to specifically review wearable devices that monitor spinal posture. Our findings suggest that currently available devices are capable of assessing spinal posture with good accuracy in the clinical setting. However, further validation regarding the long-term use of these technologies and improvements regarding practicality is required for commercialisation.
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