Artificial intelligence application versus physical therapist for squat evaluation: a randomized controlled trial

Abstract Artificial intelligence technology is becoming more prevalent in health care as a tool to improve practice patterns and patient outcomes. This study assessed ability of a commercialized artificial intelligence (AI) mobile application to identify and improve bodyweight squat form in adult pa...

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Autores principales: Alessandro Luna, Lorenzo Casertano, Jean Timmerberg, Margaret O’Neil, Jason Machowsky, Cheng-Shiun Leu, Jianghui Lin, Zhiqian Fang, William Douglas, Sunil Agrawal
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spelling oai:doaj.org-article:89aeee58bea047ab8053de580c7f5f512021-12-02T18:33:55ZArtificial intelligence application versus physical therapist for squat evaluation: a randomized controlled trial10.1038/s41598-021-97343-y2045-2322https://doaj.org/article/89aeee58bea047ab8053de580c7f5f512021-09-01T00:00:00Zhttps://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-97343-yhttps://doaj.org/toc/2045-2322Abstract Artificial intelligence technology is becoming more prevalent in health care as a tool to improve practice patterns and patient outcomes. This study assessed ability of a commercialized artificial intelligence (AI) mobile application to identify and improve bodyweight squat form in adult participants when compared to a physical therapist (PT). Participants randomized to AI group (n = 15) performed 3 squat sets: 10 unassisted control squats, 10 squats with performance feedback from AI, and 10 additional unassisted test squats. Participants randomized to PT group (n = 15) also performed 3 identical sets, but instead received performance feedback from PT. AI group intervention did not differ from PT group (log ratio of two odds ratios =  − 0.462, 95% confidence interval (CI) (− 1.394, 0.471), p = 0.332). AI ability to identify a correct squat generated sensitivity 0.840 (95% CI (0.753, 0.901)), specificity 0.276 (95% CI (0.191, 0.382)), PPV 0.549 (95% CI (0.423, 0.669)), NPV 0.623 (95% CI (0.436, 0.780)), and accuracy 0.565 95% CI (0.477, 0.649)). There was no statistically significant association between group allocation and improved squat performance. Current AI had satisfactory ability to identify correct squat form and limited ability to identify incorrect squat form, which reduced diagnostic capabilities. Trial Registration NCT04624594, 12/11/2020, retrospectively registered.Alessandro LunaLorenzo CasertanoJean TimmerbergMargaret O’NeilJason MachowskyCheng-Shiun LeuJianghui LinZhiqian FangWilliam DouglasSunil AgrawalNature PortfolioarticleMedicineRScienceQENScientific Reports, Vol 11, Iss 1, Pp 1-8 (2021)
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Alessandro Luna
Lorenzo Casertano
Jean Timmerberg
Margaret O’Neil
Jason Machowsky
Cheng-Shiun Leu
Jianghui Lin
Zhiqian Fang
William Douglas
Sunil Agrawal
Artificial intelligence application versus physical therapist for squat evaluation: a randomized controlled trial
description Abstract Artificial intelligence technology is becoming more prevalent in health care as a tool to improve practice patterns and patient outcomes. This study assessed ability of a commercialized artificial intelligence (AI) mobile application to identify and improve bodyweight squat form in adult participants when compared to a physical therapist (PT). Participants randomized to AI group (n = 15) performed 3 squat sets: 10 unassisted control squats, 10 squats with performance feedback from AI, and 10 additional unassisted test squats. Participants randomized to PT group (n = 15) also performed 3 identical sets, but instead received performance feedback from PT. AI group intervention did not differ from PT group (log ratio of two odds ratios =  − 0.462, 95% confidence interval (CI) (− 1.394, 0.471), p = 0.332). AI ability to identify a correct squat generated sensitivity 0.840 (95% CI (0.753, 0.901)), specificity 0.276 (95% CI (0.191, 0.382)), PPV 0.549 (95% CI (0.423, 0.669)), NPV 0.623 (95% CI (0.436, 0.780)), and accuracy 0.565 95% CI (0.477, 0.649)). There was no statistically significant association between group allocation and improved squat performance. Current AI had satisfactory ability to identify correct squat form and limited ability to identify incorrect squat form, which reduced diagnostic capabilities. Trial Registration NCT04624594, 12/11/2020, retrospectively registered.
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author Alessandro Luna
Lorenzo Casertano
Jean Timmerberg
Margaret O’Neil
Jason Machowsky
Cheng-Shiun Leu
Jianghui Lin
Zhiqian Fang
William Douglas
Sunil Agrawal
author_facet Alessandro Luna
Lorenzo Casertano
Jean Timmerberg
Margaret O’Neil
Jason Machowsky
Cheng-Shiun Leu
Jianghui Lin
Zhiqian Fang
William Douglas
Sunil Agrawal
author_sort Alessandro Luna
title Artificial intelligence application versus physical therapist for squat evaluation: a randomized controlled trial
title_short Artificial intelligence application versus physical therapist for squat evaluation: a randomized controlled trial
title_full Artificial intelligence application versus physical therapist for squat evaluation: a randomized controlled trial
title_fullStr Artificial intelligence application versus physical therapist for squat evaluation: a randomized controlled trial
title_full_unstemmed Artificial intelligence application versus physical therapist for squat evaluation: a randomized controlled trial
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