How can AI motion capture be used for posture analysis?

September 12, 2024

AI motion capture technology is continuing to evolve and become more advanced. Whether it’s used in functional movement analysis or gait and posture analysis, we’re only just realizing its potential. 

Wondering what AI motion capture is capable of? One of its main uses is posture analysis, which can be hugely valuable for athletes, coaches, health companies and for everyday life. 

From increasing efficiency to improving the quality of analysis, the power of AI motion analysis is being utilized by healthcare providers, insurance companies, and fitness apps to transform their offerings. This blog post explores how AI motion capture can be used for gait, posture, and functional movement analysis.

Why use AI for posture analysis?

Gait and Posture Analysis at a Convenient Time

When you think of posture analysis, you picture doing it with the help of a professional. Usually, gait, posture, and functional movement assessments are done in person in a clinic or well-being facility. While many patients prefer the personal approach, it requires them to take time out of their day, drive to a location, and sit in a waiting room before their appointment. This can be frustrating for lots of people, especially those who struggle to fit appointments around work and family life. 

By incorporating AI motion capture technology into an app or other platform, functional movement analysis and assessment can take place virtually. Using just a phone or webcam, both, the patient and assessor can undertake the analysis at a time and place that suits them. Plus, fewer appointments will be missed due to illness or other unforeseen circumstances, which keeps things much more consistent. 

Harnessing the Power of AI

Whether you’re developing an app for posture analysis and functional movement testing, or utilizing it in a professional setting, AI motion capture can make the process faster, cheaper, and provide highly personalized insights. 

For example, the patient undertakes a range of movements and postures, as dictated by the app or by a medical professional. An algorithm, like Sency’s Motion Operation System (M-OS), can then analyze these against millions of data points and deliver insights based on the user’s existing data. Because of the advances in modern tech, the captured data is highly accurate and the algorithm removes human bias from any analysis.

Where can AI motion analysis be used?

AI motion capture for posture analysis could be used in a wide variety of situations, such as:

  • Healthcare & physical therapy: used to diagnose, prevent, or treat musculoskeletal disorders such as back, shoulder, and neck pain, sciatica, scoliosis, and others. Similarly, AI can be used to monitor patient progress during rehabilitation programs, ensuring they get the right exercises and treatment plans for their condition.

  • Sports & fitness: alongside exercise form analysis and workout tracking, movement analysis can be used to optimize workouts and improve results. Additionally, AI motion capture can be used for injury prevention by providing real time corrections.

  • Ergonomic design: AI-driven posture analysis can be used in workplaces to inform office and workstation design, reduce potential workplace injuries, and increase productivity. Furthermore, product designers and manufacturers can benefit from incorporating AI posture analysis in their design processes to enhance usability and customer satisfaction.

AI motion capture and posture analysis will continue to develop into a wide variety of product solutions. We’re only at the start of the journey, and innovative companies are exploring their options every day to get a competitive edge. To find out how Sency.ai can help you, don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Ella Binder

Head of Marketing

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