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Abdominal aortic calcification is associated with hip fracture in the elderly.

Authors: Shibata Y, Nakamura T, Uragami M, Takata S, Karasugi T, Masuda T, Uehara Y, Tokunaga T, Hisanaga S, Yugami M, Sugimoto K, Takata K, Yoshimura N, Matsunaga H, Tanimura S, Shimada M, Tateyama M, Miyamoto K, Tian X, Yoshiura K, Kajitani N, Takebayashi M, Kumamoto STudy for Osteoporotic hip fractures Prevention (K-STOP) Group, Miyamoto T
Journal: Scientific reports
mental health psychology open access

Abstract

In conjunction with yoga, human pose estimation has significant healthcare benefits, including body language recognition and psychiatric symptom interpretation, an instantaneous position monitoring system for identifying falls, benefiting elderly individuals, clinical rehabilitation, etc. Human pose estimation allows for precise patient movement analysis, which aids diagnosis, therapy scheduling, and progress monitoring in rehabilitation settings. Specifically, in gait analysis, pose estimation provides invaluable insights into the intricate biomechanics of walking patterns. Individuals obtain immediate feedback on their alignment and posture by integrating pose estimation technology with yoga practice, minimizing the risk of injuries and increasing the effectiveness of their activities. This combination also allows for remote monitoring, enabling healthcare personnel to guide and modify patients’ routines outside clinical settings. Furthermore, yoga’s attentive features help reduce stress and promote mental well-being, complementing physical recuperation. Overall, integrating human pose estimation with yoga can enhance healthcare outcomes by promoting accurate movement, preventing injuries, and promoting overall wellness. The process of estimating human pose involves applying computer vision algorithms to analyze visual data from images or videos to ascertain the posture and location of the human body. Determining the precise positions of joints within the human skeleton is the main objective of human posture estimation. For numerous applications, including virtual reality, sports analysis, and medical diagnostics, the location of joints offers information about the body’s orientation, position, and mobility. Manually estimating human postures is time-consuming and prone to mistakes, so trained experts are required. Also, it can only record a small number of postures at once. On the contrary, automatic human pose estimation systems can accurately predict various positions in real time, making it useful for professionals and laypeople. Mediapipe and Posenet offer a robust framework for real-time human pose estimation. In the discipline of yoga, a physical, mental, and spiritual practice that comprises numerous positions or asanas, human pose estimation has become increasingly popular. These positions must be accurately estimated to give practitioners feedback, gauge their development, and create personalized yoga programs. Yoga posture estimation is still difficult despite its potential benefits because of a number of issues, including differences in body types, attire, and illumination. Nevertheless, computer vision (CV) and machine learning (ML) improvements have significantly accelerated the evolution of reliable and precise yoga posture estimation systems. Standing stances like warrior II and tree poses, seated poses like lotus and easy pose, and inversions like headstands and handstands are just a few of the many yoga poses with particular advantages. Figure depicts some yoga poses. Estimating yoga poses necessitates using computer vision technologies to identify and track a person’s body movements throughout a yoga practice. This is difficult due to the inherent diversity and intricacy of yoga positions. The poses vary in body location, alignment, and muscle engagement, making it challenging for computer vision to track movements effectively. Furthermore, yoga requires breathing techniques, meditation, and mental practices that computer vision technology cannot easily assess or track.