Machine learning methods in physical therapy: A scoping review of applications in clinical context.

Journal: Musculoskeletal science & practice
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Machine learning (ML) efficiently processes large datasets, showing promise in enhancing clinical practice within physical therapy.

Authors

  • Felipe J J Reis
    Department of Physical Therapy, Federal Institute of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Pain in Motion Research Group, Department of Physical Therapy, Human Physiology and Anatomy, Faculty of Physical Education & Physiotherapy, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium; School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, McGill University, Montreal, Canada. Electronic address: felipe.reis@ifrj.edu.br.
  • Matheus Bartholazzi Lugão de Carvalho
    Physical Therapy Department, Instituto Federal do Rio de Janeiro (IFRJ), Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil.
  • Gabriela de Assis Neves
    Physical Therapy Department, Instituto Federal do Rio de Janeiro (IFRJ), Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil.
  • Leandro Calazans Nogueira
    Physical Therapy Department, Instituto Federal do Rio de Janeiro (IFRJ), Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil; Postgraduate Program in Rehabilitation Sciences, Centro Universitário Augusto Motta (UNISUAM), Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil.
  • Ney Meziat-Filho
    Postgraduate Program in Rehabilitation Sciences, Centro Universitário Augusto Motta (UNISUAM), Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil; School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Institute of Applied Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada.