This Smart Scoliosis Brace is Integrated with a Smartphone App
Katherine Pendrill — September 17, 2015 — Lifestyle
References: wellinks & fastcoexist
Ellen Su helped to design a line of high-tech back braces for children diagnosed with scoliosis. Scoliosis is a serve back condition that often develops right before a child hits puberty. In order to prevent the condition from worsening, children are required to wear a plastic brace for several years.
While traditional back braces are effective, it is difficult for doctors to know if children are wearing them as often as they should be. In order to ensure that a child is wearing their back brace at all times, Su designed a smart scoliosis brace. The new brace is designed by 'Wellinks' and is equipped with smart straps that provide insight as to how long the device has be worn for. The module links to an accompanying smartphone app that doctors can use to gauge their patient's progress.
The high-tech device helps physicians and parents determine whether a child is receiving the correct treatment for their condition.
While traditional back braces are effective, it is difficult for doctors to know if children are wearing them as often as they should be. In order to ensure that a child is wearing their back brace at all times, Su designed a smart scoliosis brace. The new brace is designed by 'Wellinks' and is equipped with smart straps that provide insight as to how long the device has be worn for. The module links to an accompanying smartphone app that doctors can use to gauge their patient's progress.
The high-tech device helps physicians and parents determine whether a child is receiving the correct treatment for their condition.
Trend Themes
1. Smart Healthcare Devices - The integration of technology into healthcare devices, like the smart scoliosis brace, enables more accurate monitoring and improved treatment outcomes.
2. Wearable Technology - Wearable technology, such as high-tech back braces, provides continuous monitoring and real-time data collection for better patient care.
3. Remote Patient Monitoring - The use of smart straps and accompanying smartphone apps allows for remote patient monitoring, reducing the need for frequent in-person visits and increasing convenience for patients and doctors.
Industry Implications
1. Healthcare - The healthcare industry can leverage smart back braces and other high-tech devices to enhance patient care and treatment effectiveness.
2. Fitness and Wellness - The fitness and wellness industry can explore opportunities to incorporate wearable technology in back braces for better posture correction and spinal health.
3. Orthopedics - Orthopedic companies can capitalize on the growing demand for high-tech back braces and develop innovative solutions for spinal conditions like scoliosis.
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