Instrument for Postural Analysis

SpineLine is a state-of-the-art device designed to accurately analyse and photographically document static posture and monitor its evolution over time. It uses a combination of technologies including a green laser, LED lighting and a DSLR camera.

SpineLine consists of 3 distinct main parts:

1) a poster with a reference poster to hang on the wall,

2) a rotating footplate for positioning the patient,

3) a massive 2 metre high steel stand that holds the camera, laser and LED lighting.

With SpineLine you can accurately visualise and document the human body posture and its alterations, using a green laser reference line in combination with a high-resolution reflex camera.

SpineLine differs from other postural assessment systems in a number of key advantages:

Stability: the solid construction and the attachment to the ground prevent unintentional movement of the device. This stability ensures, among other things, that the patient is the only variable during subsequent measurements, while the surrounding scenery remains unchanged, as the point of capture remains fixed. This stability is essential to allow direct and accurate comparisons between images, a requirement that lighter and cheaper systems, often equipped with simple webcams, cannot guarantee. These competing systems tend to move easily, can be awkward to handle and produce unreliable, low quality images. The need for post-processing to correct distorted and imperfectly levelled images taken with changing perspectives leads to a critical challenge: it becomes difficult to determine whether the observed anomalies are attributable to the patient's posture or rather the result of poor image quality or displacement of the measurement system.

Image quality: the powerful integrated LED illumination produces bright, brilliant and high-quality images, independently of the ambient light conditions. The absence of dedicated lighting makes other competing measurement systems particularly susceptible to variations in ambient light, which can change significantly over the course of a working day. The dependence on external light produces variable shadows which, combined with the constant change of the point of view due to mobile stands that are too light and unstable, prove to be unsuitable conditions for professional use, where accuracy and repeatability of measurements are crucial.

Simplified image analysis: the possibility of overlapping before and after images and displaying them alternately, without the need for post-processing, facilitates and speeds up the analysis of postural changes. In this way, even minute differences are immediately visible, even to inexperienced eyes, without having to draw lines with manipulation software or having to make other changes that inevitably distort the results.

Independence from proprietary software: no specific software or subscription is required, which reduces additional costs. This makes SpineLine a cheaper and simpler solution for long-term posture analysis.

Accuracy and reliability: Consistent illumination and position of the measurement system ensures repeatability of every assessment with high accuracy, making SpineLine particularly reliable for long-term examinations and continuous posture measurements.

Maintenance-free: requires no regular maintenance or recalibration, which reduces long-term costs and effort.

Durability: SpineLine is made of robust materials that ensure a long service life, making it a reliable investment and a trusted companion for many years to come.

No, SpineLine is designed to be easy to use. With minimal initial training, operators can easily learn how to correctly position the patient, manage device settings and interpret results.

SpineLine works well in different environments, thanks to the LED illumination that compensates for variations in ambient light. Installation requires a smooth floor, free of carpet or rugs as the feet rest on double-sided adhesive tape, and a clear area of at least 2.70 metres behind the measuring wall.

The initial assembly and adjustment takes several hours but should not be repeated; it is precision work. A video-tutorial and instruction manual assist with assembly.

The initial calibration, which ensures perfect photos and right-angled lines, requires care and attention, but by carefully following the instructions provided it is not overly complicated.

SpineLine is built to be durable, designed to provide many years of worry-free postural measurements without the need for maintenance or subsequent recalibration.

SpineLine comes with a 5-year warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship, ensuring a protected and long-lasting investment.

SpineLine can be purchased directly from Atlantomed in Switzerland. You can obtain further information here: Atlantomed Center Wollerau