Effects of the lumbar support function of wearable robot (Bot Fit) on sitting position.

Journal: Biomedical engineering online
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Sedentary lifestyles can lead to musculoskeletal disorders, but proper sitting posture, particularly maintaining a slight anterior pelvic tilt, helps prevent issues like lower back pain and spinal misalignment. Samsung Electronics wearable robot 'Bot Fit' improves posture by enhancing core muscle tension, reducing trapezius muscle tension, and improving spinal alignment, which can alleviate pain and improve overall musculoskeletal health.

Authors

  • Jang-Hoon Shin
    Department of Physical Therapy, Sahmyook University College of Health Science, Seoul, 01795, Republic of Korea.
  • Hyunmuk Lim
    Applied Physical Therapy Lab, Department of Physical Therapy, College of Future Convergence, Sahmyook University, Seoul, 01795, Republic of Korea.
  • Naeun Byeon
    Department of Physical Therapy, Sahmyook University College of Health Science, Seoul, 01795, Republic of Korea.
  • Dokwan Lee
    Bot Fit T/F, New Business T/F, Samsung Electronics, Suwon, 16677, Republic of Korea.
  • Hwang-Jae Lee
  • Wan-Hee Lee
    Department of Physical Therapy, Sahmyook University College of Health Science, Seoul, Republic of Korea.