ArticleSensors (Basel, Switzerland)2024
Optimizing Epoch Length and Activity Count Threshold Parameters in Accelerometry: Enhancing Upper Extremity Use Quantification in Cerebral Palsy.
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- Movement Disorders and Smart Wrist Devices: A Comprehensive Study.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Pooled it
- Combined Individual Experience and Accelerometry Measurement of Upper Limb Use in Daily Activities in Real Time After Stroke.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Factors associated with upper extremity use after stroke: a scoping review of accelerometry studies.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitation · 2025Article
- Exploring the Link Between Motor Functions and the Relative Use of the More Affected Arm in Adults with Cerebral Palsy.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Relationship between somatosensory and visuo-perceptual impairments and motor functions in adults with hemiparetic cerebral palsy.Frontiers in neurology · 2024Article
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Abstract
Various accelerometry protocols have been used to quantify upper extremity (UE) activity, encompassing diverse epoch lengths and thresholding methods. However, there is no consensus on the most effective approach. The aim of this study was to delineate the optimal parameters for analyzing accelerometry data to quantify UE use in individuals with unilateral cerebral palsy (CP).
methodsA group of adults with CP (
resultsIn adults, results are comparable across epoch lengths, with the best
conclusionsThe combination of epoch length and
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