Abstract
This study measured objectively the postural physical activity of 4 groups of older adults (=65 yr). The participants (N = 70) comprised 3 patient groups—2 from rehabilitation wards (city n = 20, 81.8 ± 6.7 yr; rural n = 10, 79.4 ± 4.7 yr) and the third from a city day hospital (n = 20, 74.7 ± 7.9 yr)—and a healthy group to provide context (n = 20, 73.7 ± 5.5 yr). The participants wore an activity monitor (activPAL) for a week. A restricted maximum-likelihood-estimation analysis of hourly upright time (standing and walking) revealed significant differences between day, hour, and location and the interaction between location and hour (p <.001).
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 171-184 |
Number of pages | 14 |
Journal | Journal of Aging and Physical Activity |
Volume | 18 |
Issue number | 2 |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2010 |
Keywords
- activity monitors
- physical activity