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The Influence of Martial Arts on Spine CT Image Morphological Structure Based on Optimized Ant Colony Algorithm
Hou Yuhuan1,2, Hou Xueting1,3, Wang Weiyue3,4,5
1Basic Medicine Department, Hubei College of Chinese Medicine, Jinzhou, Hubei 434000, China.
Computational Intelligence and Neuroscience
|September 2, 2022
Summary
Wuqinxi Wushu improves spinal health in adolescents by enhancing spinal activity and balance. This study utilized an optimized ant colony algorithm for accurate spinal CT image segmentation, validating the positive effects of this martial art.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Sports Science
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Adolescent spinal development is crucial for overall health, with abnormal development impacting physical and mental well-being.
- Poor posture, sedentary habits, and academic pressure contribute to spinal deformities in children and adolescents.
- Sports intervention offers a promising avenue for improving spinal morphology and function.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the influence of Wushu, specifically Wuqinxi, on the spinal morphological structure of adolescents.
- To develop and validate an optimized ant colony algorithm for accurate spinal CT image segmentation.
- To assess the effectiveness of Wuqinxi in correcting spinal abnormalities and improving balance in young individuals.
Main Methods:
- Integration of an optimized ant colony algorithm with traditional spinal CT image segmentation techniques.
- Application of the enhanced segmentation method to obtain precise spinal measurements.
- Comparative analysis of spinal parameters (e.g., dry tilt angle, kyphosis angle, balance angle) before and after Wuqinxi intervention.
Main Results:
- The optimized ant colony algorithm significantly improved CT image segmentation efficiency and quality, overcoming sensitivity to cluster numbers.
- Wuqinxi intervention demonstrated a notable improvement in abnormal dry tilt and kyphosis angles among adolescents.
- Significant enhancements were observed in body balance and overall spinal activity following Wuqinxi practice.
Conclusions:
- Optimized ant colony algorithm-based CT image segmentation provides accurate data for spinal morphology research.
- Wuqinxi is an effective intervention for improving spinal health, correcting deformities, and enhancing balance in adolescents.
- Promoting Wuqinxi can contribute to better spinal health and overall well-being in young populations.
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