Wearable technology mediated biofeedback to modulate spine motor control: a scoping review.

Background: Lower back pain (LBP) is a disability that affects a large proportion of the population and treatment for this condition has been shifting towards a more individualized, patient-centered approach. There has been a recent uptake in the utilization and implementation of wearable sensors that can administer biofeedback in various industrial, clinical, and performance-based settings. Despite this, there is a strong need to investigate how wearable sensors can be used in a sensorimotor (re)training approach, including how sensory biofeedback from wearable sensors can be used to improve measures of spinal motor control and proprioception.

The role of diurnal variation in development of musculoskeletal pain during prolonged standing.

Background: Research suggests mechanical changes occur to the body over the course of the day including shrinking of the intervertebral disc height which can increase rotational stiffness and rigidity of the spinal column. Further, pain sensitivity has been observed to fluctuate throughout the day, suggesting variations in pain sensitivity. Previous work has identified biomechanical and neuromuscular features related to the development of musculoskeletal pain during prolonged standing; however, many protocols have not controlled for time of day.

Assessment of the Acute Effects of Wearable Sensor Derived Auditory Biofeedback on Gross Lumbar Proprioception.

Lower back disorders (LBDs) affect a large proportion of the population, and treatment for LBDs have been shifting toward individualized, patient-centered approaches. LBDs are typically associated with poor proprioception. Therefore, there has been a recent uptake in the utilization of wearable sensors that can administer biofeedback in various industrial, clinical, and performance-based settings to improve lumbar proprioception.

The acute effects of kinesio-taping on movement kinematics and muscle co-activation in rowing athletes.

Background: Rowing-related low back disorders may occur from inconsistent technique, high trunk flexion and training volumes, overactivation of paraspinal muscles, and fatigue.

Objective: To examine if kinesiology tape (KT) affixed to the trunk dorsum affects muscular co-activation and neuromuscular control to limit dangerous rowing movements and associated injuries.

Methods: Participants (n= 18) completed two 2000 m rowing trials under BASELINE and KT conditions.