Spine curvature data measurement and its application on product development

Abstract

Human Spinal Column important structure thatgives strength and support to the entire upper body. The entire vertebral column is divided into Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar, Sacrum, and Coccyx. The normal spine curvature consists of cervical curve, thoracic curve, lumber curve andsacral curve. The normal spine has an S-shaped curve when viewed from the sideways. Two alternating curves to create an S like structure areLordotic Curve (Lordosis) andKyphotic curve (Kyphosis).It has been suggested that deviations in one or both of these variables may increase a person’s risk of developing back pain. Human spine curvature datarequiredin various field including – to study how heavy school bags affects posture/curvature of school going kids,spine curvature changes due to aging,posture changes with pregnancy,upper body posture changes due to mobile phone use,body posture changes due to sitting posture / office ergonomics, etc.Besides, the human spine curvature data are required for product development such as a mattress, chair, automobile seat, pillow, rehabilitation pads, school bag, baby carrier, assistive product for pregnant women/elderly, etc. The purpose of this study is to investigate the importance of spine curvature data measurement and its applications on product development.