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Abstract
INTRODUCTION: The accelerometer is shown as one of the most accurate techniques in recording and saving the amount and level of physical activity, by each person in a given period of time. AIMS: This review aims to describe and analyze the main items that use this method to assess physical activity. METHODS: The review articles were identified through the following specialized Internet browser: SCOPUS, PUBMED, GOOGLE SCHOLAR, those were selected for inclusion with a total of 56 items. The validity of the articles was given by the degree of evidence demonstrated by describing the recommendations and the applicability to our context. This review has considered studies evaluating physical activity through accelerometers. RESULTS: The results show that this method can be used in ages 3 to 90 years. It can also be used in subjects with overweight/obesity, articulation injuries, Down syndrome (just children), autism and people with psychological problems. Studies in pregnant women show satisfactory results. CONCLUSION: The literature reviewed provides the accelerometer as a reliable and effective method to assess physical activity. Copyright AULA MEDICA EDICIONES 2014. Published by AULA MEDICA. All rights reserved.
INTRODUCTION: The accelerometer is shown as one of the most accurate techniques in recording and saving the amount and level of physical activity, by each person in a given period of time. AIMS: This review aims to describe and analyze the main items that use this method to assess physical activity. METHODS: The review articles were identified through the following specialized Internet browser: SCOPUS, PUBMED, GOOGLE SCHOLAR, those were selected for inclusion with a total of 56 items. The validity of the articles was given by the degree of evidence demonstrated by describing the recommendations and the applicability to our context. This review has considered studies evaluating physical activity through accelerometers. RESULTS: The results show that this method can be used in ages 3 to 90 years. It can also be used in subjects with overweight/obesity, articulation injuries, Down syndrome (just children), autism and people with psychological problems. Studies in pregnant women show satisfactory results. CONCLUSION: The literature reviewed provides the accelerometer as a reliable and effective method to assess physical activity. Copyright AULA MEDICA EDICIONES 2014. Published by AULA MEDICA. All rights reserved.
Authors: Aránzazu Muñóz Muñóz; Sagrario Gómez-Cantarino; María de Las Mercedes De Dios Aguado; Minerva Velasco Abellán; Beatríz González López; Brigida Molina Gallego; Juan Luis González Pascual; Natalia María Arias Palencia Journal: BMJ Open Date: 2019-07-30 Impact factor: 2.692