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Back to Research Database“Strictly-ballroom”: Can Dance Raise The Amount And Intensity Of Physical Activity In Senior Adults?
Presented on June 1st, 2009
PURPOSE: In the present pilot study, we examined the impact of a 12-week community based ballroom dancing intervention on objectively measured total minutes of physical activity and assessments of... Continue Reading >>>
- Authors: Stephen P. Cobley, Nicholas Wattie, Duncan Radley, Andy J.W. Smith, Jim McKenna
- Institutions: Leeds Metropolitan University
Monitoring mobility in older adults using global positioning system (GPS) watches and accelerometers: a feasibility study.
Added on October 19th, 2009
This exploratory study examined the feasibility of using Garmin global positioning system (GPS) watches and ActiGraph accelerometers to monitor walking and other aspects of community mobility in older adults.... Continue Reading >>>
- Authors: Sandra C. Webber, Michelle M. Porter
- Institutions: --
Category: Elderly