Core stability status classification based on mediolateral head motion during rhythmic movements and functional movement tests

Objective Core stability assessment is paramount for the prevention of low back pain, with core stability being considered as the most critical factor in such pain. The objective of this study was to develop a simple model for the automated assessment of core stability status. Methods To assess core...

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Main Authors: Siwoo Jeong, Si-Hyun Kim, Kyue-Nam Park
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2023-07-01
Series:Digital Health
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/20552076231186217
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Si-Hyun Kim
Kyue-Nam Park
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Kyue-Nam Park
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description Objective Core stability assessment is paramount for the prevention of low back pain, with core stability being considered as the most critical factor in such pain. The objective of this study was to develop a simple model for the automated assessment of core stability status. Methods To assess core stability—defined as the ability to control trunk position relative to the pelvic position - we used an inertial measurement unit sensor embedded within a wireless earbud to estimate the mediolateral head angle during rhythmic movements (RMs) such as cycling, walking, and running. The activities of muscles around the trunk were analyzed by an experienced, highly trained individual. Functional movement tests (FMTs) were performed, including single-leg squat, lunge, and side lunge. Data was collected from 77 participants, who were then classified into good and poor core stability groups based on their Sahrmann core stability test scores. Results From the head angle data, we extrapolated the symmetry index (SI) and amplitude of mediolateral head motion (Amp). Support vector machine and neural network models were trained and validated using these features. In both models, the accuracy was similar across three feature sets for RMs, FMTs, and full, and support vector machine accuracy (∼87%) is greater than neural network (∼75%). Conclusion The use of this model, trained with head motion-related features obtained during RMs or FMTs, can help to accurately classify core stability status during activities.
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spelling doaj.art-518f40ba514746a399128e1169b3968a2023-07-05T08:03:44ZengSAGE PublishingDigital Health2055-20762023-07-01910.1177/20552076231186217Core stability status classification based on mediolateral head motion during rhythmic movements and functional movement testsSiwoo Jeong0Si-Hyun Kim1Kyue-Nam Park2 Department of Physical Therapy, , Jeonju, Korea Department of Physical Therapy, , Wonju, Korea Department of Physical Therapy, , Jeonju, KoreaObjective Core stability assessment is paramount for the prevention of low back pain, with core stability being considered as the most critical factor in such pain. The objective of this study was to develop a simple model for the automated assessment of core stability status. Methods To assess core stability—defined as the ability to control trunk position relative to the pelvic position - we used an inertial measurement unit sensor embedded within a wireless earbud to estimate the mediolateral head angle during rhythmic movements (RMs) such as cycling, walking, and running. The activities of muscles around the trunk were analyzed by an experienced, highly trained individual. Functional movement tests (FMTs) were performed, including single-leg squat, lunge, and side lunge. Data was collected from 77 participants, who were then classified into good and poor core stability groups based on their Sahrmann core stability test scores. Results From the head angle data, we extrapolated the symmetry index (SI) and amplitude of mediolateral head motion (Amp). Support vector machine and neural network models were trained and validated using these features. In both models, the accuracy was similar across three feature sets for RMs, FMTs, and full, and support vector machine accuracy (∼87%) is greater than neural network (∼75%). Conclusion The use of this model, trained with head motion-related features obtained during RMs or FMTs, can help to accurately classify core stability status during activities.https://doi.org/10.1177/20552076231186217
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Si-Hyun Kim
Kyue-Nam Park
Core stability status classification based on mediolateral head motion during rhythmic movements and functional movement tests
Digital Health
title Core stability status classification based on mediolateral head motion during rhythmic movements and functional movement tests
title_full Core stability status classification based on mediolateral head motion during rhythmic movements and functional movement tests
title_fullStr Core stability status classification based on mediolateral head motion during rhythmic movements and functional movement tests
title_full_unstemmed Core stability status classification based on mediolateral head motion during rhythmic movements and functional movement tests
title_short Core stability status classification based on mediolateral head motion during rhythmic movements and functional movement tests
title_sort core stability status classification based on mediolateral head motion during rhythmic movements and functional movement tests
url https://doi.org/10.1177/20552076231186217
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