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Age Group Comparability of Raw Accelerometer Output from Wrist- and Hip-Worn Monitors

Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise · 2014 · Vol. 46(9) · pp. 1816–1824
Maria HildebrandVincent T. van HeesBjørge Hermann HansenUlf Ekelund

Abstract

Accelerometer outputs from AG and GA seem comparable when attached to the same body location in adults, whereas inconsistent differences are apparent between the two brands and placements in children, hence limiting the comparability between brands in this age group.

Physical Activity and HealthObesity, Physical Activity, DietBody Composition Measurement TechniquesIntraclass correlationWristAccelerometerLinear regressionMedicineCorrelation coefficientPhysical therapyIntensity (physics)Regression analysisPearson product-moment correlation coefficient

MeSH terms

AdultAge FactorsAgedAnalysis of VarianceChildEnergy MetabolismFemaleHipHumansMaleMiddle AgedMotor ActivityOxygen ConsumptionRegression AnalysisWrist

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  • Medical Research Council
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