January 05, 2020Leading Edge Collaborative Research & Consulting
Specializing in the prevention, evaluation, and treatment of spine and other musculoskeletal disorders
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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
News
January 05, 2020
December 30, 2019Translating the Risks of Pushing and Pulling into Practice
December 23, 2019SRI Awarded NSF Funds to Continue MSD Prevention Efforts
December 20, 20192020 Ergonomics Short Course Dates Announced
December 19, 20192019 SRI Holiday Gathering
October 23, 2019Getting the next generation excited about science!
September 17, 2019