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Using Accelerometer Data to Identify Movement Patterns in an Older Adult: Innovative Strategy for Physical Activity Promotion.

Year: 2021

Type: article

Abstract: Evidence suggests a physically active lifestyle increases proportion of life lived free of disability. Unfortunately, physical activity participation in older adults is low, suggesting innovative strategies are needed. This case-report (1) examined daily activity routines from accelerometer data; and (2) utilized the movement patterns to "infuse" physical activity within the participant's normal routine. CASE-REPORT: A 60 year old wore an Actigraph GT3X+ accelerometer, on 2 separate days and weeks. Movement patterns, from "raw" accelerometer data, were presented to the participant to identify areas of high and low activity, with suggestions how to increase overall activity. Results indicated activity patterns were reproducible. Physical activity infusions increased movement counts by 34%, and moderate-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) by ~82minutes. DISCUSSION: Examination of "raw" accelerometer data identified distinct movement routines. Understanding these routines allowed for health provider/participant interaction that led to physical activity "infusions" which contributed to a large increase in MVPA, without major alterations to the individual's day.

Source: PubMed

Authors: Michael A Welsch, Angela A Duck, Melissa Klamm, Elisa Torres, Breanna Wade

Institution: University of Mississippi Medical Center

Language: English

Topic: Physical Activity and Health

Subfield: Physiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funder: National Institute of General Medical Sciences

Award: Mississippi Center for Clinical and Translational Research