A quantification and analysis of the free-living physical activity and sedentary behaviour of older adults in hospital and community settings using body-worn activity monitors

Introduction: Promoting physical activity and restricting sedentary behaviour have been shown to be important in the prevention and management of chronic health disorders in older adults. Despite this, there is limited objective information concerning the free-living physical activity of older adult...

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Main Author: Grant, P. Margaret
Published: Glasgow Caledonian University 2010
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.547434