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Specializing in the prevention, evaluation, and treatment of spine and other musculoskeletal disorders

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Research Learn how we are pushing the boundaries of research and explore our capabilities.
Ergonomics Work with our ergonomics division, SRI-Ergonomics, to make your workplace safer and more productive.
Patient Health Experience the Spine Research Institute's vision for the future of spine healthcare.
Patient Resources Are you suffering from neck or back pain? Learn more about these conditions and get help.
#1 Lower back pain is the leading cause of long-term disability worldwide
$100B+ The cost per year to treat low back and neck pain in the U.S.
70% Reduction in injury rates nationwide by Honda, achieved with help from SRI
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SRI is the official site of an NSF Industry/University Cooperative Research Center that focuses on musculoskeletal disorder prevention.
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NIH National Institures of Health
As a Technology Research Site, SRI is collaborating with UCSF and University of Michigan through NIH's Back Pain Consortium (BACPAC).
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Lower Back Injury Prevention Guidelines
Injury Prevention Guidelines
Our evidence-based low-back injury prevention guidelines are widely cited and free to use
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Spine Health Assessment
Spine Health Assessment
Using wearable sensors to objectively assess spine function in the clinic
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Spinal Health Backed by Science
Backed by Science
250+ journal publications 18,000+ citations World-Class Capabilities
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Spine Injury Research Capabilities
World-Class Capabilities
Unique laboratory capabilities help researchers prevent spine injuries in occupational environments
News
Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation
SRI Receives Workforce Safety Innovation Grant
Dr. William Marras and the Spine Research Institute team have recently received a prestigious one year $1.4M Workforce Safety Innovation grant from the Ohio Bureau of Workers'...
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SRI's Knapik Becomes Research Faculty in HSI
The Spine Research Institute (SRI) is pleased to announce that its Associate Director has become a Research Professor within Ohio State's Department of Integrated Systems...
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"Skeleton School" Outreach Introduces STEM to Preschoolers
Posted: August 7, 2023 SRI leader and Biomedical Engineering Associate Professor Devina Purmessur-Walter is working to engage budding engineers at an early age. She believes that...
Back Pain
Cognitive Dissonance Found to Increase Loads on the Low Back and Neck
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Motion-Sensing Wearable to Help Treat Back Pain
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New Motion Sensing System Better Indicator of Recovery from Spine Surgery than Reports of Pain
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Marras named Distinguished University Professor, Ohio State's highest faculty honor
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Events
2025 Applied Ergonomics Conference
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