iPosture Review And Giveaway
January 10, 2009 by admin - Jennifer
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The iPosture is an intuitive electronic device designed to improve posture. Just over one inch in diameter, the iPosture automatically senses when the body slouches, and it alerts the user with brief vibrations to correct it.
The iPosture was developed by two Memphis-based physicians – Dr. Moacir Schnapp, a neurologist and pain management specialist, and Dr. Elma Schnapp, a physical rehabilitation specialist – and launched back in November. The device, which took about four years to develop, is what the Schnapps like to call a personal posture coach. Using nanosensor technology, it learns the user’s correct posture, senses when the user slouches by measuring the angle of the body and signals the user to correct his or her posture. And, what’s great about the iPosture is that it’s used during everyday activities, so people can work on their posture outside the gym. It’s designed to be worn for approximately four hours per day for the first two to four weeks in order to ingrain good posture behavior. Once a user learns to correct him- or herself, he or she will continue to do so even when not wearing the device. The iPosture can be worn as a pendant, clipped to clothing (such as a bra strap) or adhered directly to the skin.
The secret of the iPosture is WINS TM, or Wearable Intelligent Nano-Sensor, a microchip that monitors stance several times every second. The iPosture is worn close to the skin of the chest and operates on a coin-size battery. It warns the user when detecting any deviation greater than just three degrees from the chosen posture that lasts longer than one minute. Specialied software filters spurious movements, which allows the iPosture to adapt to a variety of activities and body types. It can be worn clipped to the shirt or bra, as a necklace, or attached to the skin with special adhesive patches.
One single button controls all the iPosture functions, and operating the device is easy. Simply put on the device, stand erect and hold a good, comfortable posture that you wish to maintain, and click the central button. The iPosture vibrates once, acknowledging that proper posture has been set. It can adapt to each person’s unique body type. The iPosture can be reset at any time to allow the user to fine tune their best personal stance, whether moving from a sitting to a standing position. You can pause the iPosture by pressing and holding the button for three seconds, or lay it down on the table to turn it off.
I have worn this for the past week and I have to say it really works. I attached it to my bra strap and set my correct posture and then went about my day. Every time I slouched (which was a lot) the device sent out a vibration to let me know I was sitting or standing wrong. After feeling it I would then correct my posture. Yesterday I didn’t wear it but after a week of feeling the vibrations and correcting myself I found that I did it on my own. Every time I slouched (which was less than wen I started a week ago) I would catch myself and sit up straight. I love this product and wish it had been around awhile back. I recommend this to everyone who has a slouching problem, it really does help you straighten out.
The kind people over at iPosture have offered one for me to give to a Dirty Shirt reader. So if you would like the chance to experience a great way to help change your posture please see rules below for your chance to win one:
- MAIN RULE – Tell me in comments who you would give this to that could really use the help (can be yourself too). (remember if this rule is not followed then no others will count)
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- 1 Extra Entry for Tweeting about this giveaway. Please leave direct URL in comments so I can check.
- 2 Extra Entries – Write a post on your blog linking to my blog and to the iPosture website.
This giveaway will run through midnight on January 22, with winner being announced the morning of January 23. Winner will be chosen using Random.org from all valid entries and submitted to PRIZEYWinners as well as notified via email. Winner will have 48 hours to contact me before another winner is chosen. Giveaway is open to U.S. residents only.
Myself! I am afraid will will become the hunchback some day.
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I would use this!!! I would love something to help correct my posture!!!
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I could use this, I have horrible posture/balance according to Wiifit! I really need this!
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I’m always telling my daughter “stand up straight” – so I would definately like to give this a try with her.
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Hi, I am sure most of us could use this product. LOL I have my dear hubby in mind but then again since I sit here and blog alot — I need it too. Thanks.
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I would love this, as my bone density is very low, especially in my spine.
I would love to try this. I have abdominal muscular trigger points and because of the pain I started slouching. Now, my abdominal muscles have shortened and my back muscles have lengthened. I’ve been trying to reverse it through physical therapy, stretching and improving my posture, but it’s hard to break a habit of many years!
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I could definitely use this. I have the worst posture, and am feeling the repercussions from it. By the end of the day, my back is killing me from slouching all day. But it’s so hard to remember to sit or stand properly.
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I could definitely use this for myself. I admit it, I’m a sloucher.
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Actually, my husband and our two sons could use the help with posture. I am constantly on the three of them to stand up straight. It drives me crazy…..Thanks, Cindi
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Wow I didn’t know there was such a product! Thanks. I have terrible posture at work, drive a bus. And I am starting to get a swollen disc in my upper back. This sounds like it would make me aware of when I am slouch and causing the back to get worse.
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I need this for myself. My posture is so bad I give myself back aches.
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Myself — my posture’s gotten atrocious over the years. I’m headed for a dowager’s hump if I don’t knock it off!
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definitely myself as well – I caught myself slouching as I was reading your post!
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I think I could use it for me!
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Looks very cool, i think my husband really needs it.
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I really need this, sad to say. Thanks
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I would use this myself – I am terrible at sitting up correctly!
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My daughter could use this to look more confident and professional with better posture
I would use it for myself as well as my daughter. Unfortunately, she has inherited my bad posture habits. Thanks.
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for myself absolutely. My posture has never been the best and I know I’m really hunching over the computer. Knowing unfortunately does not correct the issue. Thanks for reviewing this item – had no idea it existed.
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Jennifer, let me tell you. I have the WORST posture in the world. This little gaget would be perfect for me!
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If I won this I would keep it for myself because my posture can be real bad at times. I don’t realize how bad it is until I get up and am unable to straighten out for a minute or two. Thanks for the chance.
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i am also a horrible posture person! Could use a gentle reminder other than my husband cranking by back straight!! Great idea
I need this. My posture is horrible!
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I would love this for myself of for my daughter. We could both really need to have better posture@
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Ok. I seriously need this. I have severe osteoporosis from being on steroids and chemo for years. This has given me what many call the “buffalo hump”, charming, huh?? As a result, the rest of my posture is just horrendous!!!
Thanks for a GREAT review and GIVEAWAY!!
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I’d use this for myself because my posture is bad.
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my husband has a very, very nasty posture..
Would love to win this for myself. My posture is awful.
I would definitely give this to my daughter who always seems to have rounded shoulders from slouching. This provides a gentle reminder Thank you!
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This is totally something I need. I have a really bad posture issue and this seems like it would really keep me accountable. What a great invention!
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I would be selfish and keep this for myself. I have this awful tendency to slouch and as a result i have problems with my back. BTW this is a great idea and interesting technology. Subscriber.
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For myself. I used to have absolutely great posture and now I feel horrible about the way that I slouch, especially when sitting.
Maybe with this and a posture bra I can avert disaster. LOL
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Wow this is really cool. I never seen anything like this I would hope it could help me with my bad posture.
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i would use this myself or give to my teen but I think I have more of a posture problem than she does
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For myself. I’ve always had poor posture and was even laid up for a few months because of back problems!
Vitamin D has worked miracles for me and this will enhance it!
Normally I have okay posture but when I am at the computer I always hunch over! I could use this!
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after my Back Surgey i have a bad hqabbit to slouch
this would be great to remind me not to .
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I could really use this. I have scoliosis and lots of back pain, PLUS my mom is constantly reminding mw to sit up straight (which gets quite annoying)! It’d be nice to be nagged a little more quietly with the iPosture.
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I would keep this for myself, I need to better my posture, especially at the computer. thanks for a fab contest.
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I would definitely Give this to myself as I need it! I’ve been worried about this very issue alot lately
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I would have to give it to myself. I have the worst posture I know! It comes partially from being blind. I have to lean forward toward my computer monitor or down toward the books I read, so I tend to slouch ALL the time, even when I don’t need to!
This would be a fun way to correct that problem 
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I badly need one of these. I was tall growing up, so have a lot of practice in slouching!
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I would use this myself – I’ve been told many times that I need to improve my posture especially when sitting. This is such a great invention!
I would give this to Mr Man, DH.
He’s short anyway and a tad overweight so his poor posture really is not a good thing. Besides, before his lovely dad died, he would tell me everytime I saw him, “Please remind that boy to stand up straight!”
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I really need one of these for myself! My MIL is always harping at me to stand up straight!
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I want this for myself,because my new baby is doing a number on my back. This will help me quit contributing to the pain!
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I could definitely use this for myself! I’ve constantly been told to stand up taller, all of my life! I think it’s from all of those years carrying around a heavy backpack lol. This could end up being a really handy tool for me! =)
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My 69-year-old mother has been getting a hump, but doesn’t think she is. You know how you think you look like you do when you look in the mirror? You stand up straight and suck in your gut and maybe pout your mouth. But when you turn around, you’re not that hot. I’d love her to try this and realize that she doesn’t stand up straight. And then give it to me when she’s fully trained!
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I would definitely get this for myself — I am forever slouching it hurts
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This is hard, I could use it, hubby could use it & so could my 11 year old.
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I would have to say that I really need this. I slouch constantly.
Now THIS is a wonderful idea! I would give it to myself! I have neck problems, and had an MRI and have several bulging discs and some other problems, and I ALWAYS catch myself slouching at my desk. I straighten up, then forget again. This would be so, so helpful to me…what a great product!
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I teach high school and too often find myself slumped over – this would be to help myself and my posture!
I could use this since I’m a horrible sloucher =(
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I have osteoarthritis in my spine and posture is important for me….so I would use it.
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I would give this to my son, Andrew.
He is 20 and he gets around in a wheelchair.
He has a tendency to slouch over when he is sitting.
This would be great to remind him to sit tall.
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This is cool. I have never seen anything like it. I’d have to keep it for myself. I have horrible posture.
I have an upper back that aches when I sew or play the piano for an extended amount of time. I think this would be good for me. Thanks for having the wonderful giveaway
I could use this I always catch myself slouching
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This would be great for my daughter. She has a serious slouching issue.
I find myself doing it too.
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I could use this. I have bad posture when sitting in a chair on the computer. Thank you!
This product would be for me…I need constant reminders about my posture since I sit in front of a computer all day every day. Thanks!
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i would use this myself:) i have awful posture:( thanks!
I would give this to my son. He is always slouching and has such bad posture. This would be great for him!
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This is a great way to improve my posture without wearing an annoying brace.
I would love something to help correct my posture, thanks!
i could really use this, i’ve always slouched, like hardcore slouching going on!
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I have back pain due to poor posture (among other things) so I would love to have this for me. Thanks!
I could really use this I have horrible posture and am told about it to.Please
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