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Enhancing Spinal Mobility through Personalized AI-Powered Exercise:
A Comparative Study of Kemtai Software Effectiveness

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Nenad Nedović , Dimitrije Kovač , Danilo Vujičić , Stevan Jovanović 1
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1 Academy of Applied Studies Belgrade, The College of Health Sciences, Belgrade, Serbia
2 Fitness Medico Rehabilitation Center, Belgrade, Serbia
Introduction: Kemtai is an exercise platform that employs AI and computer vision to
track users’ movements, offering personalized workouts and feedback. It features var-
ious exercise programs tailored to users’ fitness levels and goals, aiming to enhance
home workouts’ effectiveness and motivation by providing interactive support and
progress monitoring.
Method: In our study, we aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of supervised versus un-
supervised exercise regimens for spinal mobility, dividing participants into an experi-
mental (n = 7) and control (n = 7) group. Participants were young men and women of
working-age population (n=14). The control group was shown exercises aimed at im-
proving spine mobility and then performed these exercises independently at home. In
contrast, the experimental group engaged in their exercise regimen using Kemtai soft-
ware, a platform designed to offer real-time feedback and guidance, thereby ensuring
exercises were performed correctly at home. We thoroughly recorded the progress
of participants in both groups, conducting comprehensive measurements baseline and
after 4 and 8 weeks to assess the impact of each method on spine mobility.
Results: After 4 and 8 weeks of a specific exercise regimen, there was a significant and posterji | poster presentations
continued improvement in thoracic extension in both groups (experimental group
thoracic extension 1 was 24.2+/- 11.3 SD, after 4 weeks 27.1+/-10.7 SD, after 8 weeks
29+/-10.2; control group thoracic extension 1 was 12.8+/-3.9 SD, after 4 weeks 17+/-
5.3, after 8 weeks 21.4+/-8.2 SD), underscoring the regimen’s effectiveness in en-
hancing this particular aspect of spine movements. While other measured variables
(thoracic rotation, active straight leg raise, fingertips to floor, active knee extension,
lumbar flexion/ extension and thoracic flexion) did not show significant changes after
4 weeks, suggesting either the targeted effectiveness of the exercises or the necessity
for a longer duration to observe notable improvements in those areas, the sustained
improvement in thoracic extension after 8 weeks reinforces the positive impact of the
exercises on spinal health.
Conclusion: Our research highlights the efficacy of the Kemtai exercise platform, spe-
cifically targeting thoracic extension and spine mobility via customized workouts. This
indicates Kemtai’s promise as a useful resource for working-age individuals seeking
convenient methods to improve spine mobility and overall physical health in their own
homes.
Keywords: AI, exercise, mobility

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