Conclusion This study provides strong evidence for the effectiveness of pedometer walking interventions in increasing PA levels for patients with MSDs .
Our findings suggest that a combination of interventions is likely to be the most effective strategy to maximize health benefits in the short term .
Background Physical activity ( PA ) plays an important role in the prevention and management of a number of chronic conditions .
Aim : to investigate the evidence for effectiveness of pedometer-driven walking programs to promote physical activity among patients with musculoskeletal disorders ( MSDs ) .
Pedometer measures of free-living physical activity: comparison of 13 models.
PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to compare the step values of multiple br and s of pedometers over a 24-h period . The following 13 electronic pedometers were assessed in the study : Accusplit Alliance 1510 ( AC ) , Freestyle Pacer Pro ( FR ) , Colorado on the Move ( CO ) , Kenz Lifecorder ( KZ ) , New-Lifestyles NL-2000 ( NL ) , Omron HJ-105 ( OM ) , Oregon Scientific PE316CA ( OR ) , Sportline 330 ( SL330 ) and 345 ( SL345 ) , Walk4Life LS 2525 ( WL ) , Yamax Skeletone EM-180 ( SK ) , Yamax Digi-Walker SW-200 ( YX200 ) , and the Yamax Digi-Walker SW-701 ( YX701 ) . METHODS Ten males ( 39.5 + /- 16.6 yr , mean + /- SD ) and 10 females ( 43.3 + /- 16.6 yr ) ranging in BMI from 19.8 to 35.4 kg.m-2 wore two pedometers for a 24-h period . The criterion pedometer ( YX200 ) was worn on the left side of the body , and a comparison pedometer was worn on the right . Steps counted by each device were recorded at the end of the day for each of the thirteen pedometers . RESULTS Subjects took an average of 9244 steps.d-1 . The KZ , YX200 , NL , YX701 , and SL330 yielded mean values that were not significantly different from the criterion . The FR , AC , SK , CO , and SL345 significantly underestimated steps ( P < 0.05 ) and the WL , OM , and OR significantly overestimated steps ( P < 0.05 ) when compared with the criterion . In addition , some pedometers underestimated by 25 % whereas others overestimated by 45 % . CONCLUSION The KZ , YX200 , NL , and YX701 appear to be suitable for most research purpose s. Given the potential for pedometers in physical activity research , it is necessary that there be consistency across studies in the measurement of " steps per day .
Conclusion This study provides strong evidence for the effectiveness of pedometer walking interventions in increasing PA levels for patients with MSDs .
Our findings suggest that a combination of interventions is likely to be the most effective strategy to maximize health benefits in the short term .
Background Physical activity ( PA ) plays an important role in the prevention and management of a number of chronic conditions .
Aim : to investigate the evidence for effectiveness of pedometer-driven walking programs to promote physical activity among patients with musculoskeletal disorders ( MSDs ) .