Upright Back Posture Device Study
Upright Back Posture Device Study
This is a randomized controlled study to determine if patients between the ages of 18-50
 years, with posture related low back pain, who use the Upright device demonstrate improved
 pain control and self perception of posture compared to those given standard ergonomic
 instruction.
Back pain is a common complaint among students. For many, back pain is directly related to
 poor posture while sitting and standing. Those who spend prolonged time sitting in poor
 posture often develop muscular imbalances leading to tight chest muscles and weakness in back
 muscles. The Upright system is a device which helps provide a sensory reminder to alert users
 when their posture is poor. The purpose of this study is to determine if patients who use the
 upright posture device demonstrate improved pain control and self perception of posture when
 compared to those given standard ergonomic instruction.
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  Postural-related back pain

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  A diagnosis of significant scoliosis, herniated/bulging disc, lumbar spondylolysis,
 radiculitis, facet arthrosis, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, seronegative
 spondyloarthropathy.

 -  Neurologic deficits on exam

 -  Currently in physical therapy (PT)