Gowers' Sign

Gowers' Sign is a visual symptom exhibited by many neuromuscular dystrophies, including Becker muscular dystrophy, congenital muscular dystrophy, congenital myopathy, and Duchenne muscular dystrophy, which is the most aggressive, with a life expectancy of 20 to 30 years. Additionally, there is a 2.5-year gap between the onset of initial symptoms and a confirmed diagnosis. Early detection allows for the treatment of the disease, leading to a better quality of life. To the best of our knowledge, a non-invasive computer vision system for detecting Gowers' Sign has not yet been proposed.