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Article: Research from Auckland University of Technology in multiple sclerosis provides new insights.
- Article from:
- Biotech Week
- Article date:
- June 3, 2009
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"Kayes NM, Schluter PJ, McPherson KM, Leete M, Mawston G, Taylor D. Exploring Actical accelerometers as an objective measure of physical activity in people with multiple sclerosis. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2009;90:594-601," researchers in Auckland, New Zealand report (see also Multiple Sclerosis).
"To assess the feasibility, acceptability, and psychometric properties of Actical accelerometers in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Participants attended 2 testing sessions 7 days apart in which they completed 6 activities ranging in intensity while wearing an Actical accelerometer and Polar heart rate monitor. Perceived exertion was recorded after each activity. ...