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Gadget for posture correction

28.11.2023

Engineers from Japan have created an innovative wearable device for balance training, which is a kind of “pneumatic braces”. The development is being carried out by scientists from Tokyo University of Science with the aim of helping older people maintain correct posture and improve balance, reducing the risk of falls and related injuries.

A new wearable device presented by Japanese engineers holds promise for effective balance training, which could be very useful for maintaining physical activity and reducing the risk of injury, especially among the elderly population.

The wearable device uses two pneumatic artificial muscles to create unexpected disturbances. These muscles, similar to braces, can be adjusted by stretching or contracting, changing the air pressure inside. A special program developed by the researchers controls the valves associated with the compressed gas cylinder, creating a force directed towards the user.

To test the effectiveness of the device, testing was carried out on 18 healthy men. Participants were randomly divided into two groups: experimental and control. Both groups were assessed for balance before starting the experiment. Participants in the experimental group then exercised using the device, while the control group performed exercises without using it. After training, the balance ability assessment was repeated.

The measurement results showed that participants in the experimental group after training were better able to maintain balance when exposed to external factors. This result is important given that maintaining balance becomes difficult with age due to various factors such as muscle weakness, changes in vision and sensory input.

Researchers believe that wearable device use and exercise training can effectively prevent falls and fall-related injuries in older adults. In addition, the device can be useful for training athletes and rehabilitation after injuries.

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