Don’t Hurt Your Back, Lift Correctly

Don’t Hurt Your Back, Lift Correctly

Back injuries are painful, common, and costly. According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are more than one million workplace back injuries a year, making them the #1 workplace safety problem. Three out of four back injuries...
Relief for Migraines  [video]

Relief for Migraines [video]

  The scourge of migraine headaches in the United States is relentless. According to the Migraine Research Foundation, more than 12% of all Americans suffer migraines, including children, women, and men. Approximately one quarter of all U.S. households include a...
Smart Clothing Provides Feedback in 3D

Smart Clothing Provides Feedback in 3D

The majority of companies have created sensor-based clothing to help athletes improve their performance and prevent injuries. Heddoko is one such company providing continuous feedback about performance for coaching and injury prevention via a mobile app and in 3D....
Injury Prevention in Sports with Wearables

Injury Prevention in Sports with Wearables

Injury prevention is of utmost importance irrespective of the sport. Every major sports organization – NBA, NFL, NHL – work towards safety of players. Wearable devices, as they get customized for various purposes, have found their way into all major professional...
Why Measure Just Steps?

Why Measure Just Steps?

Lots of products are designed to help runners track their exercise: steps taken, speed, distance, and more. But the next generation of wearable Health Tech devices intended for runners are taking it up a notch to include information intended to prevent or detect...