May 27, 2020Leading Edge Collaborative Research & Consulting
Specializing in the prevention, evaluation, and treatment of spine and other musculoskeletal disorders
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#1
Lower back pain is the leading cause of long-term disability worldwide
$100B+
The cost per year to treat low back and neck pain in the U.S.
70%
Reduction in injury rates nationwide by Honda, achieved with help from SRI
SRI is the official site of an NSF Industry/University Cooperative Research Center that focuses on musculoskeletal disorder prevention.
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SRI is collaborating with UCSF, Stanford, and Berkeley as part of NIH's Back Pain Consortium (BACPAC) and is an official Technology Research Site.
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Injury Prevention Guidelines
Our evidence-based low-back injury prevention guidelines are widely cited and free to use
Spine Health Assessment
Using wearable sensors to objectively assess spine function in the clinic
Backed by Science
250+ journal publications 18,000+ citations
World-Class Capabilities
Unique laboratory capabilities help researchers prevent spine injuries in occupational environments
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May 27, 2020
May 13, 2020Partnership Pushes Industry to Improve Workforce Safety
May 01, 2020Working from Home in the Age of COVID-19
April 22, 2020Three Ways to Make Sure Your Ergonomic Projects Stay on Track
April 20, 2020Comparisons between COVID-19 Prevention Efforts and Ergonomics in Improving Health & Safety
April 02, 2020Guidelines for Safe One-Handed Lifting Available for Free Use
March 30, 2020