Development of the Device for Monitoring Orthopedic Posture

This article describes the basic signs of correct posture used in clinical practice. The data on the relevance of the development of new methods and means for posture correction are given. The existing methods of posture correction are considered, and their advantages and disadvantages are given. The article also presents a new method of posture control using a device for actively maintaining correct orthopedic posture, based on the principle of biofeedback. The device consists of: a sensor that reacts to the convergence of the shoulder girdles; a T-shirt that allows the sensor to perceive changes in the angle between the shoulder girdles; an amplification circuit that receives the signal from the sensor and alerts the user in case of an abnormality. The article describes the materials and methods used in creating the device. The advantages of the proposed method over the existing ones are described. This device is a prototype for future developments.