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Specializing in the prevention, evaluation, and treatment of spine and other musculoskeletal disorders

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SRI is the official site of an NSF Industry/University Cooperative Research Center that focuses on musculoskeletal disorder prevention.

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NIH National Institures of Health

As a Technology Research Site, SRI is collaborating with UCSF and University of Michigan through NIH's Back Pain Consortium (BACPAC).

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Lower Back Injury Prevention Guidelines

Injury Prevention Guidelines

Our evidence-based low-back injury prevention guidelines are widely cited and free to use
Spine Health Assessment

Spine Health Assessment

Using wearable sensors to objectively assess spine function in the clinic
Spinal Health Backed by Science

Backed by Science

250+ journal publications 18,000+ citations World-Class Capabilities
Spine Injury Research Capabilities

World-Class Capabilities

Unique laboratory capabilities help researchers prevent spine injuries in occupational environments
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Skeleton School’ Outreach Introduces STEM to Preschoolers
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August 25, 2023

Skeleton School’ Outreach Introduces STEM to Preschoolers

Posted: August 7, 2023 SRI leader and Biomedical Engineering Associate Professor Devina Purmessur-Walter is working to engage budding engineers at an early age. She believes...Read More
Cognitive Dissonance Found to Increase Loads on the Low Back and Neck
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May 25, 2023

Cognitive Dissonance Found to Increase Loads on the Low Back and Neck

A new study the SRI team recently published found that the mental distress of cognitive dissonance – encountering information that conflicts with how we act or what we believe –...Read More
Motion-Sensing Wearable to Help Treat Back Pain
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October 3, 2022

Motion-Sensing Wearable to Help Treat Back Pain

Although back pain is common, what causes it can be attributed to many factors. It can be hard for clinicians to know how exactly how to treat it. Digital News reported on work...Read More
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