Smart fabrics make clever (medical) clothing

Thursday, October 16, 2008 - 14:35 in Health & Medicine

(PhysOrg.com) -- European researchers have developed a smart fabric that can monitor muscular overload and help prevent repetitive strain injury or RSI. But that is just the beginning. The team is also exploring a pregnancy belt to monitor baby`s heartbeat, clothing to help coach hockey, and shirts that monitor muscle fatigue during training.

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