Vertebral physiological curvature monitoring device and method

Abstract

The invention relates to a vertebral physiological curvature monitoring device. The device comprises a curvature sensor module, a central processing unit and a patch; the patch is made from flexible waterproof materials, and an adhesive is formed on one side of the patch, so that the patch sticks to the vertebral physiological curvature part of a subject; the curvature sensor module and the central processing unit are packaged in the patch; the curvature sensor module comprises at least two strain resistance type curvature sensors which are arranged in the length direction of the patch, and the output vertebral curvature information is transmitted to the central processing unit to be processed.

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technical field [0001] The invention relates to the monitoring and intervention of the physiological curvature of the spine, in particular to a monitoring device for the physiological curvature of the spine and a method for monitoring the physiological curvature of the spine. Background technique [0002] The occurrence of lumbar spine disease is a long-term and chronic process. Bad posture habits in daily life (such as long-term desk work, long-term bending over to bear weight, incorrect sitting posture, etc.) and lack of sufficient low back muscle exercise are the main causes. They quietly erode the health of the lumbar spine at an undetectable rate, and often cause irreversible damage to the lumbar spine when symptoms of low back and leg pain appear. Good posture habits and strong lower back muscles can significantly reduce the load on the lumbar intervertebral discs, enhance the stability of the lumbar spine, and reduce the occurrence of lumbar diseases. [0003] With t...

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Problems solved by technology

However, the effect of this effective exercise method in the implementation process is not ideal. There are two main reasons: one is the lack of professional and scientific guidance in the exercise process, which leads to incorrect training methods, ineffective effects, and even secondary damage to the lumbar spine. For example, Xiao Yanfei is not lifted as high as possible, but at an appropriate height, and cannot be done quickly, but must be maintained statically; the second is that the rehabilitation exercise itself is relatively boring, and it is difficult for patients to persist for a long time

[0005] At present, some wearable lumbar / cervical curvature monitoring systems and devices have been developed. Most of them use acceleration sensors and gyroscopes to monitor the relative curvature angle and degree of the lumbar / cervical spine through changes in the inclination angle of the sensor. However, there are often the following problems: The monitoring of the degree of curvature and activity of the lumbar / cervical spine is inaccurate, or insensitive to bending. Second, the daily bad posture habits cannot be detected and corrected in time. The program cannot scientifically and effectively guide the subjects to exercise the muscles of the lower back

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