Ebrahimi E, Rashidy P, Mohammadalinezhad S E, Hajizadeh R. The effect of a 6-week AI-generated core stability training program on balance and flatfoot in blind female students. APSS 2024; 4 (2) :83-91
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1- Department of Corrective Exercise & Sport Injury, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Allameh Tabataba'i University, Tehran, Iran , ebrahimeebrahimi703@gmail.com
2- Department of Corrective Exercise & Sport Injury, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran
3- Department of Corrective Exercise & Sport Injury, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Allameh Tabataba'i University, Tehran, Iran
4- Department of physical Education and sport sciences, science and research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
Abstract: (138 Views)
Over the past decade, there has been a rapid increase in the study of using artificial intelligence (AI) to improve the quality of life of individuals with disabilities. Therefore, the study aims to investigate the effect of a 6-week AI-generated core stability training program on balance and flatfoot in blind female students. This quasi-experimental study selected 30 female students aged 9-12 years with flatfoot in Tehran City, dividing them into two groups: one for experimental (N = 15) and another for control (N = 15). The experimental groups had six weeks of AI-based intervention with three sessions per week. During this period, the control group engaged in the routine activities of the physical education class. The navicular drop index and Y balance test were done as pre-posttest, respectively. The Covariance (ANCOVA) was used for inferential statistics. Data analysis was conducted at a significance level of 95% with an alpha level less than or equal to 0.05. The findings showed that there was a significant difference between the two groups in the scores of the Y balance test (p<0.035) and the navicular drop test (p<0.001), even when the pre-test effect was taken into account (covariate). By leveraging AI to design tailored exercise regimens, practitioners can enhance postural control and musculoskeletal health in visually impaired individuals. These results underscore the potential of AI-assisted rehabilitation strategies in special education settings, highlighting the need for further research to optimize program parameters and expand their applicability across diverse populations.
Type of Study:
Original Article |
Subject:
Sports Biomechanics Received: 2025/02/27 | Accepted: 2025/03/5 | Published: 2024/10/1