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Robotic innovation delivers relief for back pain sufferers

 The future of precise personalized robotic physiotherapy An innovation that automates the diagnosis and treatment of chronic back pain could bring benefits to millions of patients, increase work productivity and provide therapists with a time saving tool. Back pain, a musculoskeletal disorder, is the leading cause of disability worldwide. It is also the most common reason that people visit their doctor and take time off work. Even though back pain is extremely common, there are no established guidelines or protocols when it comes to diagnosis, says ADAMO Robot project coordinator Carlos Jimenez , managing director at Adamo Robot in Spain. Diagnosis also tends to be subjective , and the success of treatments, which often involve massage sessions, depend a lot on the quality of the therapist. People also have different thresholds, which makes it difficult to assess the evolution of the condition. Automated back therapy  Spanish firm Adamo Robot has sought to address these chall...