Approach

Research Approach

The SRI has developed a diverse research program that spans multiple complimentary discipline`s and provides research synergy. Our unique combination of Engineering and Medicine pushes us to break traditional boundaries and explore the complex biopsychosocial interactions that affect spine and other musculoskeletal disorder causal pathways.

Systematic

Decoding the complexity of spine disorders requires a systematic approach that focuss on causal pathways.

Evidence-based

Scientific evidence and engineering principles are the driving force behind everything we build and do.

Personalized

There is no such thing as "routine back pain". Each case is unique and requires a personalized analysis to understand.

The indirect costs associated with low back pain from missed work days and lost productivity is estimated to be $624.8 billion.

Cutting Edge Technology

Over 30+ years, the Spine Research Institute has strategically developed a suite of unique capabilities for addressing chronic spine and other musculoskeltal disorders including wearable sensor systems, custom software, computational models, 3D printi

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Ergonomics

SRI-Ergonomics, our ergonomics division, provides consulting, training, and applied research services for companies and industries that are struggling with low back and other musculoskeletal disorders.

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Personalized Medicine

Every low back or neck pain patient is unique, and what works for one often does not work for the next. To solve this problem, our engineers work closely with our physicians to develop personalized tools for evaluating and monitoring an individual's condi

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Cancer Engineering

Our researchers are working closely with The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center (The James) to apply engineering principles to optimize outcomes for patients with metastatic spine cancer.