High-accuracy spinal alignment monitoring using the head angle and visual distance in computer users
This study introduces a reliable and practical method for continuously monitoring spinal sagittal alignment in seated computer users. The approach demonstrates high accuracy, particularly for the cervical spine and holds promise for the development of posture-monitoring technologies to help prevent neck and back pain associated with prolonged computer use.
Authors
- Ko Hashimoto (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9644-054X)
- Kenichiro Yahata (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-1368-7365)
- Yutaka Mizuno
- Shin‐Ichi Izumi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9035-2808)
- Toshimi Aizawa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1571-5618)
- Takahiro Onoki (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9934-9656)
- Ryosuke Shibuya (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-8658-7717)
- Kazue Takahashi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9705-0201)
- Y. SEKIGUCHI (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9992-3670)
- Masataka Hori
- Kaho Matsuda
Institutions
- Fukushima Medical University (JP)
- Miyagi University of Education (JP)
- Tohoku University (JP)
- Misasa Onsen Hospital (JP)
- Sendai Vocational College of Health and Welfare (JP)
- IRYO Sosei University (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2025-06-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0326431
- Primary Topic
- Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00