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Influence of Pedometer Position on Pedometer Accuracy at Various Walking Speeds: A Comparative Study

Published inJournal of Medical Internet Research, vol. 18, no. 10, e268
Publication date2016
Abstract

Demographic growth in conjunction with the rise of chronic diseases is increasing the pressure on health care systems in most OECD countries. Physical activity is known to be an essential factor in improving or maintaining good health. Walking is especially recommended, as it is an activity that can easily be performed by most people without constraints. Pedometers have been extensively used as an incentive to motivate people to become more active. However, a recognized problem with these devices is their diminishing accuracy associated with decreased walking speed. The arrival on the consumer market of new devices, worn indifferently either at the waist, wrist, or as a necklace, gives rise to new questions regarding their accuracy at these different positions.

Keywords
  • Actigraphy/instrumentation/methods
  • Adult
  • Exercise
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Telemedicine
  • Walking/physiology
  • Walking Speed/physiology
Citation (ISO format)
EHRLER, Frédéric, WEBER, Chloe, LOVIS, Christian. Influence of Pedometer Position on Pedometer Accuracy at Various Walking Speeds: A Comparative Study. In: Journal of Medical Internet Research, 2016, vol. 18, n° 10, p. e268. doi: 10.2196/jmir.5916
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