Biofeedback - what is it
Biofeedback comes from behavioral medicine: it is a method in which people learn to consciously perceive and change unconscious physiological processes in order to improve their health and well-being. Biofeedback treatment is used in various areas, including pain therapy, physiotherapy and as a method for stress management and relaxation.
What is the effect of biofeedback in osteoporosis therapy?
Osteoporosis specialist Prof. Dr. Helmut W. Minne and medi have jointly developed the Spinomed and Spinomed active orthoses. Together with the back brace, the elastic materials of the Spinomed back orthoses exert noticeable tensile forces on the pelvic and shoulder area. This enables biofeedback: if users unconsciously assume a bent posture, the orthosis reminds them to straighten up again using their own muscle strength. Users of the back orthoses walk more upright, reducing the risk of falling. Patients can also strengthen their core muscles. Incidentally, exercise has a positive effect on bone metabolism and promotes bone formation.
Tip: You can also use our home exercises to train your muscles and maintain an upright posture.
Studies prove the effect of Spinomed back orthoses
Spinomed spinal straightening orthoses strengthen the muscles thanks to their biofeedback principle of action. They can also alleviate pain. The tendency to sway and the risk of falling can be reduced - and consequently also the risk of suffering secondary fractures. The effect of Spinomed*, Spinomed active** and Spinomed active men*** has been confirmed in several at clinical studies.1, 2
The effectiveness of all Spinomed back orthoses has been scientifically proven. Spinomed and Spinomed active (men) therefore comply with the therapy guidelines of the German-speaking Scientific Osteological Societies (DVO) for the prophylaxis, diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women and men aged 50 and over3.
Diagnosis & treatment
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Diagnosis & treatment
Sources and notes
1 Pfeifer M et al. The effects of a newly developed back orthosis on posture, trunk muscle strength and quality of life in women with postmenopausal osteoporosis. A randomized trial. Am J Phys Med Rehabil 2004;83(3):177-186.
2 Hettchen M et al. Effects of the "Spinomed active" orthosis on chronic back pain in kyphotic women with osteoporotic vertebral fractures three months and older: A randomized controlled study. Front. Pain Res. 3:1038269.
3 Genest F et al. Feasibility of simple exercise interventions for men with osteoporosis - A prospective randomized controlled pilotstudy. Bone Rep. 2021;15:101099.
4 DVO. Prophylaxis, diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women and men aged 50 and over 2023. Published online at: register.awmf.org/de/leitlinien/detail/183-001 (last accessed 09.12.2024)
Intended use:
* Spinomed® is an orthosis for active relief and correction of the lumbar spine / thoracic spine in the sagittal plane.
** Spinomed® active is an orthosis for active relief and correction of the lumbar spine / thoracic spine in the sagittal plane.
*** Spinomed® active men is an orthosis for active relief and correction of the lumbar spine / thoracic spine in the sagittal plane.
Health personnel will make the diagnosis and can prescribe medical aids, e.g. from medi if necessary.
Your medical retailer will fit them individually for you.
