Towards Intelligent Assessment in Personalized Physiotherapy with Computer Vision

Abstract

Effective physiotherapy requires accurate and personalized assessments of patient mobility, yet traditional methods can be time-consuming and subjective. This study explores the potential of open-source computer vision algorithms, specifically YOLO Pose, to support automated, vision-based analysis in physiotherapy settings using information collected from optical sensors such as cameras. By extracting skeletal data from video input, the system enables objective evaluation of patient movements and rehabilitation progress. The visual information is then analyzed to propose a semantic framework that facilitates a structured interpretation of clinical parameters. Preliminary results indicate that YOLO Pose provides reliable pose estimation, offering a solid foundation for future enhancements, such as the integration of natural language processing (NLP) to improve patient interaction through empathetic, AI-driven support.

Keywords

• YOLO Pose
• pose estimation
• optical sensors
• computer vision
• physical therapy assessment
• semantic framework