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A posture corrector, also known as a postural corrector, is a device that leads to awareness of the current posture. They can be in the form of braces, as well as restrictive clothing, with other types of gadgets also available on the market. Modern devices may include some electronics, as well as gyroscopes and magnets too. They have been on the market for 30 years. The scientific evidence for the effectiveness of postural correctors is limited, and possibly even biased, since some postural corrector manufacturers fund the research.[1] It is known that some devices can even do harm to the user.[2] And there is little evidence linking back pain with slouching or bad posture.[3]
References
edit- ^ Groth, Leah (19 February 2021). "Do Those Viral Posture Correctors Actually Work?". Byrdie.com. About, Inc. Retrieved 26 June 2021.
- ^ Collier, Lorna (26 June 2020). "Are Posture Correctors Effective?". Healthgrades.com. Healthgrades Operating Company, Inc. Retrieved 26 June 2021.
- ^ "Are you sitting comfortably: the myth of good posture". theguardian.com. 5 March 2018. Retrieved 13 July 2022.