ICap: Instrumented assessment of physical capability.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The aims of this study were to (i) investigate instrumented physical capability (iCap) as a valid method during a large study and (ii) determine whether iCap can provide important additional features of postural control and gait to categorise cohorts not previously possible with manual recordings.

Study design

Cross-sectional analysis involving instrumented testing on 74 adults who were recruited as part of a pilot intervention study; LiveWell. Participants wore a single accelerometer-based monitor (lower back) during standardised physical capability tests so that outcomes could be compared directly with manual recordings (stopwatch and measurement tape) made concurrently.

Main outcome measures

Time, distance, postural control and gait characteristics.

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SUBMITTER: Godfrey A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4551273 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature