Physical inactivity is common in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
compared with age-matched healthy individuals or patients with other chronic diseases …

Step counting (using pedometers or accelerometers) is widely accepted by researchers,
practitioners, and the general public. Given the mounting evidence of the link between low …

Background Physical and functional losses due to aging and diseases decrease human
mobility, independence, and quality of life. This study is aimed at summarizing and …

Older adults and special populations (living with disability and/or chronic illness that may
limit mobility and/or physical endurance) can benefit from practicing a more physically active …

This study measures physical activity levels in a representative population-based sample of
older adults (aged≥ 50 years) with intellectual disabilities. For this, the steps/day of all 1050 …

Walking: the first steps in cardiovascular disease preventio... : Current Opinion in Cardiology
Walking: the first steps in cardiovascular disease prevention : Current Opinion in Cardiology …

Objectives Physical activity has been infrequently measured objectively in non-small cell
lung cancer (NSCLC). We aimed to investigate levels of physical activity, functional and …

Aim This study aimed to determine the effect of a transtheoretical model–based motivational
interview method on self‐efficacy, metabolic control, and health behaviour in adults with type …

This article presents a review of the research literature to identify the methodology used and
outcome measures derived in the use of accelerometers to measure free-living activity in …

Background and Purpose: Relatively little is known about the natural evolution of physical
activity–related participation restrictions associated with Parkinson's disease (PD). We …