Effects of an artificial intelligence-based exercise program on pain intensity and disability in patients with neck pain compared with group exercise therapy: A cohort study
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Abstract
Objectives
This study compares the effects of an artificial intelligence app-based exercise program with group exercise therapy on pain intensity and neck-related disability in patients with neck pain.
Participants
84 patients with neck pain. 70 fulfilled the study requirements. 52 were in the intervention and 18 in the comparison group.
Intervention
The intervention group utilized an AI-based exercise program accessible via digital devices. The AI provided 3–5 daily exercises tailored to individual feedback, pain intensity, and well-being. The exercise duration was up to 15 min per day. The comparison group attended up to two 45-min group exercise sessions weekly.
Methods
Pain intensity and neck-related disability were assessed using an 11-point numerical rating scale and the Neck Disability Index via online questionnaires at baseline, 4 weeks, and 8 weeks. The non-parametric Mann-Whitney U test was used to test for between group differences.
Results
After 8 weeks, the intervention group showed a significantly lower pain intensity than the comparison group (U = 287, Z = −2.447, p = 0.042, r = 0.3). Compared to baseline, the intervention group showed a significant reduction in neck pain (Chi2 (2) = 15.775, p < 0.001, W = 0.15) and an improvement in neck-related disability (Chi2 (2) = 25.094, p < 0.001, W = 0.24). The comparison group showed no significant change over time.
Conclusion
The app-based exercise program demonstrated promising results for the reduction of pain intensity and neck-related disability, offering a personalized and mobile alternative to group exercise therapy for patients with neck pain.
目的比较基于人工智能应用程序的运动项目与团体运动疗法对颈部疼痛患者疼痛强度和颈部相关残疾的影响。参与者为84例颈部疼痛患者。70人符合研究要求。干预组52人，对照组18人。干预组采用基于人工智能的锻炼计划，可通过数字设备访问。人工智能根据个人反馈、疼痛强度和健康状况提供3-5次每日锻炼。每天的运动时间长达15分钟。对照组每周最多参加两次45分钟的集体锻炼。方法采用11分制数值评定量表和颈部残疾指数，在基线、4周和8周通过在线问卷对西班牙强度和颈部相关残疾进行评估。采用非参数Mann-Whitney U检验来检验组间差异。结果8周后，干预组疼痛强度明显低于对照组（U = 287, Z =−2.447,p = 0.042, r = 0.3）。与基线相比，干预组颈部疼痛明显减轻(Chi2 (2) = 15.775, p <；0.001, W = 0.15)和颈部相关残疾的改善(ch2 (2) = 25.094, p <；0.001, w = 0.24)。对照组在时间上没有明显的变化。结论基于app的运动项目在减轻疼痛强度和颈部相关残疾方面显示出良好的效果，为颈部疼痛患者提供了个性化和可移动的团体运动治疗替代方案。
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The Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies brings you the latest therapeutic techniques and current professional debate. Publishing highly illustrated articles on a wide range of subjects this journal is immediately relevant to everyday clinical practice in private, community and primary health care settings. Techiques featured include: • Physical Therapy • Osteopathy • Chiropractic • Massage Therapy • Structural Integration • Feldenkrais • Yoga Therapy • Dance • Physiotherapy • Pilates • Alexander Technique • Shiatsu and Tuina
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