VELALAR COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

(AUTONOMOUS),THINDAL,ERODE – 638012

TITLE:
A WEARABLE INTERVENTION FOR POSTURE IMPROVEMENT

BATCH:
2019 – 2023 (FINAL YEAR)

TEAM MEMBERS:
NAZEEHA.MS
TARUNYASREE.B
THIRUVENGADAM.E.P

ABSTRACT:
Incorrect posture is a problem that becomes increasingly wide-spread in today’s world. It
can lead to short and long term pain in the back and neck areas, and has further been linked to
depression. Modern lifestyle facilitates poor posture, especially because of the increasing amount
of time people spend sitting. Even individuals that are considered physically active often still
spend a considerable amount of time in sedentary behaviours. Seated posture is therefore
critically important and deserves more attention. Typically, people reside in unhealthy hunched-
over or slouching positions, especially when interacting with screens. A poor seated posture can
also affect a person’s posture while standing and walking. Muscle memory plays an important
role in this, as the body gets used to being incorrectly positioned. Therefore, to correct ones
posture and avoid the aforementioned risks, a correct sitting and standing position has to be
established and trained. Wearable technology can be a means to achieve this aim by constantly
measuring the wearer’s body posture and giving feedback on correct or incorrect posture.
KEYWORDS: Incorrect posture, Muscle memory , Wearable technology , Short and long term
pain.