Directions and FAQs for PostureTek
™
biofeedback apparel system
Thank you for your purchase of
the PostureTek biofeedback apparel system.
This product will help train you to develop
better posture. It is perfect for every-day wear,
in the gym and in any activity, from
the office to the yard.
The activation disc
Insert the activation disc into the holder aligning the disc slot to the
corresponding key in the holder. Adjust by turning the disc clockwise until the
desired tension is reached. Posture is variable and the novelty of this shirt is that
the posture sensitivity can be adjusted on the fly. You may want the shirt to be
very sensitive by turning clockwise, and at other times, you may want to lessen
the sensitivity by depressing the central tab and spinning the activation disc
wheel counter-clockwise.
“
I understand posture is variable, but what is a good starting point for my
posture?
”
A simple starting point is to stand up against a wall so your shoulder blades are
touching the wall evenly. At this point, you can set your disc tension such that
when your shoulder blades “slouch” off the wall, the
disc will indicate this
improper change in posture and vibrate. When the shoulder blades are against
the wall and your chin is parallel to the floor, your posture is ideal. At Perseus
Athletics, we call this the “home” posture position.
“
How long will it take to learn proper posture?
”
Biofeedback learned behavior studies have shown that it can take many days to
understand and appreciate a new habit, but unfortunately, the data is scarce. At
Perseus Athletics, we believe that conditioning or maintenance of biofeedback
learned behavior is very important. In other words, if the user feels that he or she
has mastered their posture, it would be advisable to return using the PostureTek
garment on a regular basis to ensure a permanent postural improvement.
