Triaxial accelerometer output predicts oxygen uptake in adults with Down syndrome.

Conclusions: Adults with DS have different V̇O2 to VM responses, and this appears due to their higher BMI. Predictability of V̇O2 from accelerometer output is better for hip- than wrist-worn accelerometers.IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATIONOutput from a triaxial accelerometer has high potential in predicting the energy expenditure and classifying the intensity of physical activity and sedentary behavior in adults with Down syndrome.Accuracy of predicting energy expenditure from accelerometer output is better for hip- than wrist-worn triaxial accelerometers.The development of appropriate rehabilitation interventions that include physical activity for improving health and function in adults with Down syndrome requires accurate assessments of physical activity levels. PMID: 31880164 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation - Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Tags: Disabil Rehabil Source Type: research