Impact of walking aids on estimating physical activity using a tri-axial accelerometer in frail older adults.

Yuki NishidaShigeho TanakaYoichi HatamotoMana HatanakaKazuko Ishikawa-TakataTakayuki AbeYasuki HigakiFuminori Katsukawa

Published in: BMJ open sport & exercise medicine (2021)

Using the accelerometer, PAL was underestimated for older adults who used walking aids but not for those who walked independently under free-living conditions.

Keyphrases

physical activity
antiretroviral therapy
body mass index
lower limb
sleep quality
depressive symptoms