MLB Injury prevention app

Overview

A prominent MLB recruitment agency requested an injury pevention app to tackle the issues with many of their baseball players facing debilitating injuries, jeopardizing the players' careers.

Company: Amplio AI

Platform: Progressive web app

Industry: Sports, Fitness, MLB

Timeline: March 2021 - May 2021

My Contribution: User research, user experience, user interface and 3D animations

Other Contributors: Project Manager, UX Researcher, Physical Therapist, AI Engineers, Front-end developers.

Research and insight

To tackle this challenge head-on, our team created a comprehensive research strategy, aiming to harness the power of machine learning, AI, and conventional therapeutic practices for flexibility and mobility. This is what we discovered:

The players' constant travel during the rigorous game season further complicated matters, as they had minimal time to monitor their well-being.
One of the primary obstacles faced by the players was the difficulty in discerning between minor aches and pains and more severe conditions that could potentially lead to significant injuries. The perpetual discomfort they experienced in their bodies made it challenging to identify warning signs and take preemptive measures.

High Tech advantage

To address these complex issues, we set out to develop a cutting-edge technological solution. Our goal was to empower the players and the agency with a comprehensive monitoring system that would revolutionize injury prevention in the MLB. We aimed to provide real-time insights into the players' physical well-being by leveraging advanced technologies, such as:

Motion tracking
Digestible Data Analytics
Wearable devices

I created this user flow showing how MLB Players can swipe through exercises, record themselves, and submit for review.

Motion Tracking

Using this feature, players would be able to record themselves performing various exercises and movements. The recorded videos would then be analyzed by an advanced artificial intelligence algorithm capable of tracking and assessing their movements in real-time. The AI would evaluate the players' form, alignment, and execution, providing instant feedback on the correctness of their technique.

By leveraging this motion tracking functionality, players could ensure that they were performing exercises correctly, minimizing the risk of potential injuries caused by improper form. The AI-driven feedback would help them make necessary adjustments, reinforcing proper movement patterns and reducing the chances of repetitive stress injuries or other training-related issues.

Moreover, this motion tracking capability would also allow for remote monitoring and coaching. Coaches and trainers could access the recorded exercise videos and provide personalized guidance and corrections to players, regardless of their location. This aspect was particularly valuable for players who were frequently traveling and had limited access to in-person coaching sessions.

I created a result screen overlaying the recorded exercises. It highlights the user's mobility score formulated by the AI tracker

Digestable Data analytics

As part of our comprehensive solution, we developed iterations of various modules for the players' dashboard, providing them with a user-friendly interface to track and interpret crucial aspects of their well-being. These modules focused on monitoring and assessing levels of mobility, mood, mental energy, daily recovery, and nutrition, empowering players to make informed decisions about their overall health and performance.

The mobility module allowed players to track their flexibility, joint range of motion, and overall mobility levels.

The mood module enabled players to record and analyze their emotional states and psychological well-being.

The mental energy module provided players with a means to assess and monitor their cognitive fatigue and mental resilience.

The daily recovery module allowed players to track and evaluate their recovery status on a day-to-day basis.

The nutrition module enabled players to monitor their dietary habits and ensure they were fueling their bodies appropriately.

By tracking and interpreting essential metrics related to mobility, mood, mental energy, daily recovery, and nutrition, players were equipped with valuable insights and tools to optimize their performance, reduce the risk of injuries, and enhance their overall well-being

Sample UI design

3D animation

As part of our commitment to providing comprehensive support to players, we recognized the importance of clear and effective exercise instructions. To address this need, I undertook a 30-day course in 3D modeling and animation to create exercise demonstrations that would instruct players on proper movement execution. In addition to creating exercise demonstrations using 3D modeling and animation, I also utilized my newly acquired skills to train the AI in detecting irregular movements during exercise performance. By combining technology and expertise, we aimed to provide players with real-time feedback and enhance their injury prevention efforts.

Examples of various iterations. Prototype for Amplio Fitness app. Designed and animated in Figma.

Creativity

Creativity played a pivotal role in the UI design. My artistic background allows me to approach design challenges with a keen eye for aesthetics and a deep understanding of the power of visual communication. I believe in crafting designs that not only meet functional requirements but also evoke emotions and resonate with users on a deeper level. Before building a design system for this project I first created a couple iterations of the UI design. This is an example of how I used my creativity to create an engaging experience.

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