Wearable Garment for Posture Training via Neuromuscular Stimulation
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for a device that continuously trains and develops body muscles to improve posture, particularly during static and dynamic activities, and can be adjusted according to individual physiological parameters such as age, body size, and muscular development, as poor posture leads to discomfort, pain, and inefficient movement due to our increasingly sedentary lifestyle.
Innovation Solution
A wearable garment providing neuromuscular stimulation through a combination of pressure, torque, and angle, using a form-fitting design with elastomeric material and integrated proprioceptive panels and straps to stimulate cutaneous nerve receptors, promoting muscle memory and optimal body alignment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional postural therapy and chiropractic manipulation are used, then posture improvement is achieved, but the patient must spend time and energy visiting offices regularly
Solution Approach 1:
The device enables the user to perform postural therapy themselves at home through self-stimulation of trigger points and muscle knots, eliminating the need for regular professional visits while maintaining therapeutic effectiveness
Solution Approach 2:
The device replaces manual mechanical manipulation by therapists with an automated mechanical system that uses rollers, balls, and other elements to apply pressure and stimulate muscles automatically
2Adaptability or versatility
If a posture improvement device is designed to be adjustable for individual physiological parameters, then adaptability to different users is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The device incorporates adjustable components including removable elements, repositionable elements, and variable resistance mechanisms that can be modified based on the user's specific physiological parameters and progress
Solution Approach 2:
The device is divided into modular components that can be selectively removed or repositioned, allowing customization for different body types and physiological conditions without requiring complete redesign
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The garment effectively trains muscles for proper posture, relieving pain and improving range of motion, making it suitable for daily activities and enhancing awareness of correct posture, thus reducing muscle and ligament stress and promoting overall body alignment.
Implementation Method 1
A wearable garment providing neuromuscular stimulation through a combination of pressure, torque, and angle, using a form-fitting design with elastomeric material and integrated proprioceptive panels and straps to stimulate cutaneous nerve receptors
Implementation Method 2
integrated proprioceptive panels and straps to stimulate cutaneous nerve receptors, promoting muscle memory and optimal body alignment
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AI summary
A posture improvement device provides neuromuscular stimulation or proprioceptive therapy using a combination of pressure, torque and angle simultaneously applied to a user in order to train body muscles for proper posture through muscle memory. The device is a garment designed to be worn by the user, which is preferably configured like a short-sleeved undershirt or T-shirt. The garment may be fabricated of a stretchable, yet taut material in order to provide the desirable form-fitting feature such that pressure may be readily applied to the surface of the skin for neuromuscular stimulation. This elastomeric material is also preferably breathable and/or which has moisture wicking capabilities.