Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis gradually leads to three-dimensional deformity of the spine in youths. Patients with spinal curvatures of more than 41 degrees have to be treated with surgery, and those with curvatures of 25 to 40 degrees have to wear braces to control curve progression. As braces need to be worn for long periods and may cause skin irritations and other forms of discomfort, compliance is often low, affecting the success rate of the treatment.

In view of this, PolyU has developed the Posture Correction Girdle, made of light and highly breathable fabrics, to correct the posture of adolescences with early scoliosis. Using medical-grade elastic straps and 3D woven textiles, the girdle provides comfortable support for the spine. Equipped with sensors connected to a mobile app, the girdle allows the easy tracking and monitoring of patients’ posture, with associated alerts.

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