Pedometer accuracy in slowwalking older adults...including commentary by Sant'Anna T and Pitta F
Aim: The purpose of this study was to determine pedometer accuracy during slow overground walking in older adults (mean age=63.6 years). Method: A total of 18 participants (6 males, 12 females) wore 5 different brands of pedometers over 3 pre-set cadences that elicited walking speeds between 0.3 and...
| Publicado en: | International Journal of Therapy & Rehabilitation Vol. 19; no. 7; pp. 387 - 394 |
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| Formato: | commentary equations & formulas research tables/charts Journal Article |
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Mark Allen Holdings Limited
Jul2012
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