Evaluating the efficacy of AI-enhanced 3D human pose estimation in telerehabilitation for older adults with sarcopenia
摘要
This study investigates the efficacy of 3D pose estimation technology in Ba Duan Jin interventions for sarcopenic older individuals. Participants were categorized into three groups: face-to-face traditional training (FFG), general remote training (GRG), and AI-based remote training (AIGRG). Significant enhancements were observed in appendicular skeletal muscle mass index, grip strength, 6-meter walking speed, timed-up-and-go test, and quality of life across all groups. Remarkably, the AI-based group exhibited comparable outcomes to traditional and general online methods. These findings suggest that AI-based telerehabilitation utilizing 3D pose estimation technology, such as Blazepose, presents a viable and effective alternative for remote exercise interventions, offering precise guidance and improving the quality of rehabilitation training.