The Formetric was Invented in the 1980s to periodically evaluate the progress in scoliosis treatment without subjecting the patients to harmful radiations. It is widely used, since 1996, in Germany and other European countries by chiropractors,
orthopedic doctors and surgeons, dentists, osteopaths, research medical facilities and universities. The Formetric is FDA approved.

The Formetric works by using a harmless white light to deliver a fast (40 milliseconds) high-definition optical measurement of the surface of the back to produce graphical, clinical and analytical information on the spine, the pelvis and posture — without the need for radiation or intrusive measures.