Watch your back: development and usability of a visual feedback system for people with low back pain : a single subject usability study

Heussler, Moana; Winter, Jasmin; Hotz Boendermaker, Sabina; Bauer, Christoph Michael

doi:10.1055/a-1460-2339

Publication type:	Article in scientific journal
Type of review:	Peer review (publication)
Title:	Watch your back: development and usability of a visual feedback system for people with low back pain : a single subject usability study
Authors:	Heussler, Moana Winter, Jasmin Hotz Boendermaker, Sabina Bauer, Christoph Michael
et. al:	No
DOI:	10.1055/a-1460-2339
Published in:	Physioscience
Volume(Issue):	18
Issue:	03
Page(s):	110
Pages to:	116
Issue Date:	2022
Publisher / Ed. Institution:	Thieme
ISSN:	1860-3092 1860-3351
Language:	English
Subjects:	Back pain; Visual feedback; Physical therapy modalities; Rehabilitation; Musculoskeletal pain
Subject (DDC):	615.82: Physical therapy 617.5: Orthopaedic surgery
Abstract:	Background To find effective treatments for low back pain remains a major challenge in physical therapy. Numerous treatment methods currently exist, but the use of real-time visual feedback is a promising new therapeutic approach. The opportunities for its implementation and use require further research. Objective To develop a video-supported system for visual feedback and to test its usability. Method The prototype of a video-based system for visual feedback was developed and tested on a person with persistent unspecific lumbar back pain. The system was evaluated through an interview with the subject and the system usability scale (SUS). Results The subject was optimistic about the system’s functionality. He was astonished to see his own back while moving, which triggered positive emotions. He also found the apparatus comfortable to wear. The system achieved a value of 77.5 out of 100 on the SUS, which represents good usability. Conclusion By means of technical adjustments to avoid a delay in transmission and an exact positioning of the monitor, further improvements in the usability can be achieved. More research will be required to evaluate the efficacy of the developed system in the treatment of lumbar back pain.
URI:	https://digitalcollection.zhaw.ch/handle/11475/26757
Fulltext version:	Published version
License (according to publishing contract):	Licence according to publishing contract
Departement:	School of Health Sciences
Organisational Unit:	Institute of Physiotherapy (IPT)
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Heussler, M., Winter, J., Hotz Boendermaker, S., & Bauer, C. M. (2022). Watch your back: development and usability of a visual feedback system for people with low back pain : a single subject usability study. Physioscience, 18(03), 110–116. https://doi.org/10.1055/a-1460-2339

Heussler, M. et al. (2022) ‘Watch your back: development and usability of a visual feedback system for people with low back pain : a single subject usability study’, Physioscience, 18(03), pp. 110–116. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1055/a-1460-2339.

M. Heussler, J. Winter, S. Hotz Boendermaker, and C. M. Bauer, “Watch your back: development and usability of a visual feedback system for people with low back pain : a single subject usability study,” Physioscience, vol. 18, no. 03, pp. 110–116, 2022, doi: 10.1055/a-1460-2339.

HEUSSLER, Moana, Jasmin WINTER, Sabina HOTZ BOENDERMAKER und Christoph Michael BAUER, 2022. Watch your back: development and usability of a visual feedback system for people with low back pain : a single subject usability study. Physioscience. 2022. Bd. 18, Nr. 03, S. 110–116. DOI 10.1055/a-1460-2339

Heussler, Moana, Jasmin Winter, Sabina Hotz Boendermaker, and Christoph Michael Bauer. 2022. “Watch Your Back: Development and Usability of a Visual Feedback System for People with Low Back Pain : A Single Subject Usability Study.” Physioscience 18 (03): 110–16. https://doi.org/10.1055/a-1460-2339.

Heussler, Moana, et al. “Watch Your Back: Development and Usability of a Visual Feedback System for People with Low Back Pain : A Single Subject Usability Study.” Physioscience, vol. 18, no. 03, 2022, pp. 110–16, https://doi.org/10.1055/a-1460-2339.