articleBritish Journal of Sports MedicineSep 15, 2006GREEN OA

The validation of a novel activity monitor in the measurement of posture and motion during everyday activities

Glasgow Caledonian University

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Abstract

Background

Accurate measurement of physical activity patterns can be used to identify sedentary behaviour and may facilitate interventions aimed at reducing inactivity.

Objective

To evaluate the activPAL physical activity monitor as a measure of posture and motion in everyday activities using observational analysis as the criterion standard.

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Topics & keywords

Keywords
  • Motion (physics)
  • Physical medicine and rehabilitation
  • Motion sensors
  • Activity monitor
  • Computer science
  • Medicine
  • Psychology
  • Artificial intelligence
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