Objective Assessment of Physical Activity in Older Adults

Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven90 enrolled

Overview

The purpose of the present study is to evaluate the validity of 2 objective measures of physical activity among older adults. In addition, the investigators will examine the influence of functionality, walking aids, walking speed and step length on the accuracy.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Functionality Strength Validity During Daily Activities Physical Activity Older Adults

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 70 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * \> 70 years Exclusion Criteria: * recent cardiovascular event * vestibular disorder or fracture (4 months) * severe dementia * oxygen supplementation during daily activities * not able to perform daily activities

Locations (1)

Faculty of Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Sciences

Leuven, Leuven, Belgium

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