Quantifying physical activity in early Parkinson disease using a commercial activity monitor

Physical inactivity in Parkinson disease (PD) has an impact on motor and non-motor symptoms of the disease. It is unclear whether this decline in physical activity occurs early in the disease, in addition to any decline due to aging, and whether commercial activity monitors can be used to self-monitor physical activity levels in this population.
Source: Parkinsonism and Related Disorders - Category: Neurology Authors: Source Type: research