MUNICH, Germany: A German company has developed a baseball cap aimed at helping dentists prevent back pain. The cap, inspired by the African tradition of carrying weight on the head, has an integrated ergonomic weight inlay and can be worn standing up or sitting down.

Back pain is a common disease and is usually caused by one-sided and poor posture, typical of sitting at the PC for hours or when bending incorrectly.

Dentists usually work in a bent position, which affects the back negatively. According to the manufacturer, the new baseball cap can help prevent back pain. It only needs to be worn for about 20 minutes a day. As one has to adapt one’s posture to the weight of the inlay, the tallabé promotes an upright posture. The cap is not only for dentists but can also be worn when performing different sports, walking or working at the computer. According to the manufacturer, the effect of the tallabé is immediately evident. The muscles of the body begin to coordinate, and the body is encouraged to adopt an upright and relaxed posture.

The brand name tallabé originated in Nigeria and means to carry something on one’s head. The concept for the cap is based on African women carrying items on their heads.

The baseball cap weighs as much as two books, according to the manufacturer, and is available online in different colours and sizes and at a price of €129.