Squatphy: Assessing squats with low-cost technologies

摘要

Squat is a popular movement and its relevance on strengthening potential relies on its technical execution. While there are several appropriate techniques and several common mistakes, guidelines can help in teaching and developing a proper form. Squatphy is a system based on low-cost technologies to assess and improve squatting technique with real-time feedback. Four execution criteria based on guidelines from available research and an experimental phase have been integrated to the software to determine lacks in technique and provide corrections. In comparison to the perception of 6 healthcare professionals, Squatphy showed a great potential in determining if a squat is properly executed while offering relevant feedback.