Project Overview

Low back injuries account for the majority of injuries sustained by caregivers due to helping with activities such as transferring from bed to toilet, lifting and bathing. Family caregivers are often thrust into their new roles with no guidance on how to approach these high-risk tasks. We have developed a wearable system that provides real-time feedback to warn caregivers when they bend or twist too far. We call the device PostureCoach.

PostureCoach: Teaching caregivers to protect their backs while helping others