In this webinar
A series of recent systematic reviews have argued that current approaches for injury prevention training are not effective at reducing injury risk. This webinar will introduce research on the use of biofeedback from a wearable device called PostureCoach to shift caregivers to using safer patterns of movement. PostureCoach is designed to provide a gentle vibration to warn the user when it detects they have flexed their lumbar spine too far.
This webinar may be of interest to anyone in any sector who is curious about the use of biofeedback devices for improving movement patterns while performing work to reduce the risk of injury.
About the presenter
Dr. Tilak Dutta is a Scientist at the Kite Research Institute, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, University Health Network (UHN), and is an Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto at the Institute of Biomedical Engineering. He leads the Engineering Health team, whose goal is to give individuals with disabilities and their caregivers the tools they need to live independently in their own homes. The three specific focus areas of his work are preventing falls, caregiver back injuries, and pressure injuries.
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Disclaimer: CRE-MSD receives funding through a grant provided by the Ontario Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development. The views expressed are those of the presenters and do not necessarily reflect those of the Centre nor of the Province of Ontario.