Influence of a Wearable Fitness Tracker on Time to Return to Baseline Activity Following Abdominoplasty: A Randomized Control Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Postoperative management following abdominoplasty varies widely, particularly regarding improving the time to return to baseline physical activity.

Objectives

The goal of the authors of this randomized controlled trial was to compare the rate of return to baseline activity after abdominoplasty between patients receiving activity reminders from a wearable fitness tracker (actigraphy) and those following standard postoperative activity recommendations.

Methods

Patients undergoing cosmetic abdominoplasties were enrolled between December 2020 and December 2022. Those using actigraphy devices with activity reminders before enrollment were excluded. Patients were randomized to receive a wearable actigraphy monitor either with or without movement reminders. Only t

SUBMITTER: Abbott EN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12635626 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature