Our Technology

To address the issues of scoliosis and posture problems, Active Biotechnology has developed a personalized training protocol and a body mapping tank-top that provides tailored pain-free posture training for adolescents with early scoliosis. The tank-top is equipped with inertial measurement unit (IMU) sensors that are synchronized with pre-recorded surface electromyography (sEMG) signals. Designed with maximum wear comfort and accurately positioned IMUs, the tank-top can be worn for extended periods of time without negative effects on quality of life. The tank-top works alongside an application – available on smartphones and computers – that monitors body posture information in real-time. Our technology encourages scoliosis patients to take a more active role in improving their control and coordination of movement and daily posture, while reducing the future likelihood of bracing or surgical treatment.

Result

Clinical studies have recently suggested that >90% of subjects an improvement in their spinal deformity or it progressed within control

Before:

Cobb’s angle 15 degree

After:

Cobb’s angle 7 degree

Before:

Cobb’s angle 13.2 degree

After:

Cobb’s angle 7.6 degree

Before:

Cobb’s angle 16.3 degree

After:

Cobb’s angle 6 degree

Our Technology

Lining Fabric (Powernet)

77% Polyamide & 23% Elastane

Shell Fabric (Supplex)

81% Polyamide & 19% Elastane

Sensor

Sensor will be inserted in this small pocket to monitor subjects’ compliance and posture

MetaMotion R (Sensor)

Sensor connected to smartphone and the smartphone app will remind subjects when they start to slouch

Design of body mapping tank-top

Body Mapping Tank-Top

More Details

Benefits to the Patients

Back Muscle Balance

  • A more balanced back muscle profile
  • Last a long time if practised regularly

Remote Therapy

  • Tracking of progress by parents & clinicians
  • Eliminates transportation time and medical fees

Patent

china-patent
A China patent has been granted for this design (China Patent no. CN105748037) Date of Patent: July 13, 2016 “Biofeedback System with Body Mapping Clothing for Patients with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis”
us-patent
A US patent has been granted for this design (U.S. Patent no. US 10624579 B2), Date of Patent: Aug 21, 2020 “Biofeedback System with Body Mapping Clothing for Patients with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis”
hong-kong-patent
A Hong Kong patent has been granted for this design (Hong Kong Patent no. HK1226621) Date of Patent: July 13, 2016 “Biofeedback System with Body Mapping Clothing for Patients with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis”
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