Step-rate threshold for physical activity intensity in Parkinson's disease.

Brenda JengKatie L CederbergByron LaiJeffer E SasakiMarcas M BammanRobert W Motl

Published in: Acta neurologica Scandinavica (2020)

Collectively, these results support the application of this disease-specific step-rate threshold for MVPA among persons with PD. This has important implications for physical activity promotion, prescription, and monitoring using accelerometers and pedometers for persons with PD to manage health and symptoms of PD.

Keyphrases

physical activity
healthcare
body mass index
public health
sleep quality
high intensity
depressive symptoms
health promotion