[HTML][HTML] Daily activity during stability and exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

AD Alahmari, ARC Patel, BS Kowlessar… - BMC pulmonary …, 2014 - Springer
Background During most COPD exacerbations, patients continue to live in the community
but there is little information on changes in activity during exacerbations due to the …

[HTML][HTML] Correlation between pedometer and the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire on physical activity measurement in office workers

E Sitthipornvorakul, P Janwantanakul… - BMC research …, 2014 - Springer
Background This study aimed to examine the correlation of physical activity levels assessed
by pedometer and those by the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ) in a …

Placement makes a difference: accuracy of an accelerometer in measuring step number and stair climbing

C Lützner, H Voigt, I Roeder, S Kirschner, J Lützner - Gait & posture, 2014 - Elsevier
Accurate and easy-to-use measurement tools are required to evaluate the effect of
treatments on patient activity. Comfortable device placement and fixation are important for …

Pedometer accuracy in persons using lower-limb prostheses

GG Briseno, JD Smith - JPO: Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics, 2014 - journals.lww.com
It is important that all individuals obtain sufficient physical activity to increase health and
fitness for the reduction of risk factors associated with cardiovascular disease. Pedometers …

The Effects of Residence on the Eating and Exercise Habits of College Freshmen in US.

A Yoon, K Kim, S Lee - International Journal of Applied …, 2014 - search.ebscohost.com
College freshmen usually face much stress and drastic environmental changes. These may
influence health-related habits of college students. The purpose of this study was to …

Accuracy of SenseWear Armband Mini-Fly for Estimating Energy Expenditure in Normal Weight, Overweight, and Obese Individuals

BMA Forseth - 2014 - trace.tennessee.edu
Obesity has become one of the greatest public health issues in America. BodyMedia
promotes their SenseWear Armband physical activity monitor as a way to help with weight …

Effect of Weight Loss Training Protocol Using Two Different Treadmills for Obese Individuals

KL Bercier - 2014 - scholarworks.boisestate.edu
Abstract The AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill allows individuals to walk at reduced body weight
by using lower body positive pressure (LBPP). PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to …

[PDF][PDF] DOES BODY MASS INDEX AFFECT ACCELEROMETER COUNTS DURING WALKING?

Y Feito, DR Bassett, DL Thompson, BM Tyo - researchgate.net
DOES BODY MASS INDEX AFFECT ACCELEROMETER COUNTS DURING WALKING? Page
1 Accelerometers have been used to provide objective measures of physical activity and …

The Effects of a Twelve Week Sedentary Break Intervention Versus a Standard Walking Program in Adults with Type II Diabetes

M Funk - 2014 - shareok.org
PURPOSE: To determine if a 12-week program designed to increase breaks in sedentary
time will improve blood glucose control compared to a standard 12-week walking program …