Lumbo-Pelvic Rhythm Monitoring Using Wearable Technology with Sensory Biofeedback: A Systematic Review

As an essential lower-back movement pattern, lumbo-pelvic rhythm (LPR) during forward trunk flexion and backward return has been investigated on a large scale. It has been suggested that abnormalities in lumbo-pelvic coordination are related to the risk of developing low back disorders. However, con...

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Main Authors: Miguel García-Jaén, Sergio Sebastia-Amat, Gema Sanchis-Soler, Juan Manuel Cortell-Tormo
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Published: MDPI AG 2024-03-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/12/7/758
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author Miguel García-Jaén
Sergio Sebastia-Amat
Gema Sanchis-Soler
Juan Manuel Cortell-Tormo
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Gema Sanchis-Soler
Juan Manuel Cortell-Tormo
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description As an essential lower-back movement pattern, lumbo-pelvic rhythm (LPR) during forward trunk flexion and backward return has been investigated on a large scale. It has been suggested that abnormalities in lumbo-pelvic coordination are related to the risk of developing low back disorders. However, considerable differences in the approaches used to monitor LPR make it challenging to integrate findings from those investigations for future research. Therefore, the aim of this systematic review was to summarize the use of wearable technology for kinematic measurement with sensory biofeedback for LPR monitoring by assessing these technologies’ specific capabilities and biofeedback capacities and exploring their practical viability based on sensor outcomes. The review was developed following the PRISMA guidelines, and the risk of bias was analyzed using the PREDro and STROBE scales. PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and IEEEXPLORE databases were searched for relevant studies, initially returning a total of 528 articles. Finally, we included eight articles featuring wearable devices with audio or vibration biofeedback. Differences in protocols and limitations were also observed. This novel study presents a review of wearable tracking devices for LPR motion-mediated biofeedback for the purpose of correcting lower back posture. More research is needed to determine the long-term effectiveness of these devices, as well as their most appropriate corresponding methodologies.
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spelling doaj.art-124ffb04e7804016bb11508b209299892024-04-12T13:18:57ZengMDPI AGHealthcare2227-90322024-03-0112775810.3390/healthcare12070758Lumbo-Pelvic Rhythm Monitoring Using Wearable Technology with Sensory Biofeedback: A Systematic ReviewMiguel García-Jaén0Sergio Sebastia-Amat1Gema Sanchis-Soler2Juan Manuel Cortell-Tormo3Department of General and Specific Didactics, University of Alicante, 03690 San Vicente del Raspeig, SpainDepartment of General and Specific Didactics, University of Alicante, 03690 San Vicente del Raspeig, SpainDepartment of General and Specific Didactics, University of Alicante, 03690 San Vicente del Raspeig, SpainDepartment of General and Specific Didactics, University of Alicante, 03690 San Vicente del Raspeig, SpainAs an essential lower-back movement pattern, lumbo-pelvic rhythm (LPR) during forward trunk flexion and backward return has been investigated on a large scale. It has been suggested that abnormalities in lumbo-pelvic coordination are related to the risk of developing low back disorders. However, considerable differences in the approaches used to monitor LPR make it challenging to integrate findings from those investigations for future research. Therefore, the aim of this systematic review was to summarize the use of wearable technology for kinematic measurement with sensory biofeedback for LPR monitoring by assessing these technologies’ specific capabilities and biofeedback capacities and exploring their practical viability based on sensor outcomes. The review was developed following the PRISMA guidelines, and the risk of bias was analyzed using the PREDro and STROBE scales. PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and IEEEXPLORE databases were searched for relevant studies, initially returning a total of 528 articles. Finally, we included eight articles featuring wearable devices with audio or vibration biofeedback. Differences in protocols and limitations were also observed. This novel study presents a review of wearable tracking devices for LPR motion-mediated biofeedback for the purpose of correcting lower back posture. More research is needed to determine the long-term effectiveness of these devices, as well as their most appropriate corresponding methodologies.https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/12/7/758feedbackpostural balancelow back painlumbosacral regionmovement control
spellingShingle Miguel García-Jaén
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Lumbo-Pelvic Rhythm Monitoring Using Wearable Technology with Sensory Biofeedback: A Systematic Review
Healthcare
feedback
postural balance
low back pain
lumbosacral region
movement control
title Lumbo-Pelvic Rhythm Monitoring Using Wearable Technology with Sensory Biofeedback: A Systematic Review
title_full Lumbo-Pelvic Rhythm Monitoring Using Wearable Technology with Sensory Biofeedback: A Systematic Review
title_fullStr Lumbo-Pelvic Rhythm Monitoring Using Wearable Technology with Sensory Biofeedback: A Systematic Review
title_full_unstemmed Lumbo-Pelvic Rhythm Monitoring Using Wearable Technology with Sensory Biofeedback: A Systematic Review
title_short Lumbo-Pelvic Rhythm Monitoring Using Wearable Technology with Sensory Biofeedback: A Systematic Review
title_sort lumbo pelvic rhythm monitoring using wearable technology with sensory biofeedback a systematic review
topic feedback
postural balance
low back pain
lumbosacral region
movement control
url https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/12/7/758
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