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...
Implant Fights Scoliosis

Implant Fights Scoliosis

Scoliosis is a growth disorder that results in a curved spine. This can lead to deformity and pain. Research indicates that it is actually caused by a problem with the central nervous system; signals to the muscles that hold the spine in place are not sent equally to...
LumoLift for Posture Correction [video]

LumoLift for Posture Correction [video]

Posture is an important but often forgotten part of our body and daily life. Great posture can reduce fatigue and less stress, and help you enjoy better back health. LumoLift, a tiny magnetic device that can be worn like a lapel pin, is designed to help you with...
Wearable Monitors Helps Lower Back Pain Treatment

Wearable Monitors Helps Lower Back Pain Treatment

The Australian company DorsaVi has created a system that helps healthcare professionals and physical therapists provide more efficient treatment for patients with lower back pain. The ViMove system consists of a pair of motion sensors, two surface electromyography...
CES 2015: Hands-Free Shoes [video]

CES 2015: Hands-Free Shoes [video]

Not all wearable Health Tech devices need to have digital electronics. Case in point: the Quikiks shoes. Think about this for a moment. When people want to describe someone as being incredibly out of shape, they often say something like “He can’t even bend...