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Backpack Massages Muscles When It Detects They're Fatigued

WHY IT MATTERS

This technology could provide a more effective and personalized approach to relieving back pain, which affects about 1 in 6 adults in the UK.

What happened

Researchers have developed a wearable backpack that can detect when muscles become fatigued and automatically massage the affected areas. The device uses electrodes to monitor electrical activity in back muscles and adjusts the massage force accordingly. In a study, participants who wore the backpack during exercise showed improved muscle recovery compared to those who received pre-programmed massages or heat therapy.

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Backpack massages muscles when it detects they’re fatigued

New Scientist · Christa Lesté-Lasserre · Discovery and factual synthesis only; publisher copyright and subscription terms apply

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