1. Leveraging Mobile Device-Collected Up-Down Hop Test Data for Comprehensive Functional Mobility Assessment.
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Capris, Ticiana, Coelho, Paulo Jorge, Pires, Ivan Miguel, and Cunha, Carlos
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EQUILIBRIUM testing ,PHYSICAL mobility ,OLDER people ,FATIGUE (Physiology) ,FUNCTIONAL assessment - Abstract
Traditional methods for assessing lower body strength and balance, particularly in older individuals, lack objective and comprehensive analysis. The Up-Down Hop Test is widely used, yet leveraging mobile device sensors, specifically accelerometers and gyroscopes, can enhance the effectiveness of the Up-Down Hop Test by providing an objective evaluation of lower body strength, balance, and neuromuscular control. This study involved attaching mobile devices to participants during the Up-Down Hop Test. Data from the sensors were analyzed to assess patterns of body imbalance and fatigue, focusing on older participants. Integrating mobile sensor data offered insights into the participants' physical performance, revealing specific patterns of imbalance and fatigue. Although traditional assessment methods can observe these patterns, they lack measurability and auditability when evaluating the physical performance of older adults. The experimental results, obtained from analyzing data from mobile device sensors during the Up-Down Hop Test, revealed patterns of imbalance. These findings can be utilized in health monitoring and targeted intervention scenarios, specifically those aimed at enhancing physical performance and preventing injuries. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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