Posture rehabilitation system

Overview
Japet exoskeletons are medical-grade devices designed to support caregivers by unloading and stabilizing specific body areas involved in routine clinical tasks. Solutions target professional contexts such as surgery, nursing, dentistry and veterinary care and are intended to complement existing ergonomic measures.

Key messages
Japet aims to preserve the musculoskeletal health of clinical teams exposed to repetitive actions and high physical demands. Products are developed under medical device quality standards and deployed with an adoption protocol that respects clinical workflows and user acceptability.

Models & targeted body areas

• Japet.W+ — lumbar support (low back)
• Plum' — shoulders and arms support
• Moon — cervical/neck support
• Dorso Lumbar SoftSkin — textile back support for postural comfort

Sectors and typical users

• Nursing and caregiver teams (patient transfers, prolonged standing)
• Surgical teams (sustained postures during long procedures)
• Hospital pharmacy and logistics staff (reaching, handling)
• Rehabilitation therapists and long-term care personnel

Selected statistics
95% — In some care facilities, nearly all recognized occupational diseases are MSD-related (source: Ameli.fr). 10,000 FTEs — approximate full-time equivalents lost annually due to work stoppages (2.3 million days). 160 M€ — estimated annual cost of MSDs for healthcare companies, with a large share linked to low back pain.

Benefits & positioning

• Designed under ISO 13485 processes with a medical-device approach
• Co‑developed and field‑tested with healthcare professionals
• Supports natural movement while reducing loads on targeted areas
• Delivered with services: fitting, training and an adoption protocol to ensure workplace integration

Integration approach
Deployment follows a structured protocol combining personalized fitting, user training and task analysis to align device use with clinical procedures and safety requirements. The adoption process is presented as a critical success factor for effective implementation.

Evidence & testimonials
Clinical and field feedback report reduced risky postures, lower perceived fatigue and decreased low back pain in users; some professionals with chronic pain report maintained ability to work while using the device.

Characteristics / technical specifications

• Indications: devices such as Japet.W+ are indicated for individuals with chronic or acute low back pain and for healthy users exposed to high lumbar load
• Regulatory status: medical device bearing CE marking (regulated health product)
• Quality & manufacturing: company certified ISO 13485
• Targeted body areas: lumbar, shoulders/arms, cervical, anti-fatigue leg support options
• Offered items: dedicated models (Japet.W+, Plum', Moon, Dorso Lumbar SoftSkin) and integration services (fitting, training, adoption protocol)
• Expected outcomes: reduction of fatigue and risky postures; potential reduction in absenteeism and turnover when properly targeted and integrated
• Evidence & tools: field studies and ROI estimation methods available to assess impact for back protection