Thomas Christensen
Denmark
Research Article
Standardized Physical Activities Measured with Actical Accelerometers in
Patients after Transient Ischemic Attack
Author(s): Anna M Strømmen, Thomas Christensen and Kai JensenAnna M Strømmen, Thomas Christensen and Kai Jensen
Objective: The purpose of the study was to quantitatively measure the amount of physical activity during standardized activities using accelerometers in patients with transient ischemic attack (TIA) in order to compare different physical activities based on objective measurements.
Methods: Thirteen hospitalized TIA patients performed 11 different standardized activities with 5 Actical accelerometers attached to both wrists and ankles and the hip. The output was registered as activity counts (AC). Total AC were the sum of AC from all five accelerometers.
Results: Higher total AC/minute were found in more intensive activities, e.g. the median total AC/minute were 11216 (IQR 8447-14153) during climbing stairs and 22 (IQR 12-42) during sleep.
Conclusion: The study demonstrates that it is possible to c.. View More»
