In today’s fast-paced digital world, long hours spent at desks, often with poor posture, have led to a surge in musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). These conditions, including back and neck pain, affect millions of people across the globe, making them one of the most pressing health issues. Amit, the co-founder of Rootally AI, has firsthand experience with these challenges. After struggling with back pain from long hours of desk work and physical strain from running, he decided to take matters into his own hands. Rather than simply treating the symptoms, Amit envisioned a comprehensive solution that could prevent and manage these problems using technology.
His vision resulted in the creation of Rootally AI, an innovative platform that combines artificial intelligence (AI) with advanced health assessments to address MSDs. The platform’s core mission is to improve people’s quality of life by providing accessible, tech-driven tools to combat posture-related issues and chronic pain.
The Global Problem of Musculoskeletal Disorders
Musculoskeletal disorders are a widespread health issue, affecting 1.7 billion people globally. In India alone, the number reaches a staggering 410 million people. This is not just a problem for the elderly or those involved in physically strenuous jobs; office workers and people of all ages are increasingly facing the consequences of poor posture and a sedentary lifestyle.
Amit points out that the shift to remote work has exacerbated the issue, with a 40% rise in cases of back and neck pain. The impact on productivity is enormous. People suffering from chronic pain are often fatigued, experience mental health challenges, and struggle to maintain their focus at work. In turn, businesses and healthcare systems worldwide bear the brunt of this burden, with global spending on musculoskeletal disorders surpassing $980 billion annually-a figure higher than the global spending on cancer treatment.
These figures reflect the gravity of the situation, and Amit’s goal is to provide a scalable, tech-driven solution to address this growing crisis.
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