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Pedometers and Accelerometers in Multiple Sclerosis: Current and New Applications

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  • Jeffer Eidi Sasaki

    (Graduate Program in Physical Education, Federal University of Triangulo Mineiro, Uberaba 38025-180, MG, Brazil)

  • Gabriel Felipe Arantes Bertochi

    (Graduate Program in Physical Education, Federal University of Triangulo Mineiro, Uberaba 38025-180, MG, Brazil)

  • Joilson Meneguci

    (Graduate Program in Physical Education, Federal University of Triangulo Mineiro, Uberaba 38025-180, MG, Brazil)

  • Robert W. Motl

    (Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition, College of Applied Health Sciences, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL 60612, USA)

Abstract

Pedometers and accelerometers have become commonplace for the assessment of physical behaviors (e.g., physical activity and sedentary behavior) in multiple sclerosis (MS) research. Current common applications include the measurement of steps taken and the classification of physical activity intensity, as well as sedentary behavior, using cut-points methods. The existing knowledge and applications, coupled with technological advances, have spawned new opportunities for using those motion sensors in persons with MS, and these include the utilization of the data as biomarkers of disease severity and progression, perhaps in clinical practice. Herein, we discuss the current state of knowledge on the validity and applications of pedometers and accelerometers in MS, as well as new opportunities and strategies for the improved assessment of physical behaviors and disease progression, and consequently, personalized care.

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  • Jeffer Eidi Sasaki & Gabriel Felipe Arantes Bertochi & Joilson Meneguci & Robert W. Motl, 2022. "Pedometers and Accelerometers in Multiple Sclerosis: Current and New Applications," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(18), pages 1-11, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:18:p:11839-:d:919296
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    1. Viktoria Karle & Verena Hartung & Keti Ivanovska & Mathias Mäurer & Peter Flachenecker & Klaus Pfeifer & Alexander Tallner, 2020. "The Two-Minute Walk Test in Persons with Multiple Sclerosis: Correlations of Cadence with Free-Living Walking Do Not Support Ecological Validity," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(23), pages 1-11, December.
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