Journal article
Monitoring physical activity using wearable technology in people with Achilles tendinopathy undergoing physiotherapy treatment: A feasibility prospective cohort study
Physiotherapy, Vol.120, pp.38-46
2023
PMID: 37364446
Abstract
Objectives: Physical activity modification is an important part of the management of Achilles tendinopathy. However, to our knowledge, there is a lack of evidence on objective physical activity assessment in Achilles tendinopathy. The purpose of this study is to (1) assess feasibility of using an inertial measurement unit (IMU) to monitor physical activity and IMU-derived biomechanical measures over 12-week treatment course by a physiotherapist; (2) conduct a preliminary analysis of changes in physical activity over 12-weeks.
Design: A feasibility prospective cohort study SETTING: A community setting.
Participants: People with Achilles tendinopathy who had recently commenced (≤2 sessions), or were about to commence, treatment with a physiotherapist MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Participants wore a shank-mounted IMU on the affected side for one week at baseline, 6-, and 12-week follow-ups. The outcomes were pain/symptom severity, IMU-derived physical activity and biomechanical measures (stride rate, peak shank angular velocity, and peak shank acceleration).
Results: Thirty participants were recruited. There was a high retention rate (97%), response rate (97%), and IMU wear compliance at each timepoint (>93%). For pain/symptom severity, a significant time effect was observed between baseline and 12-week follow-up. Physical activity and IMU-derived biomechanical measures did not change over 12 weeks. Physical activity decreased at the 6-week follow-up but only returned to the baseline level at 12-week follow-up.
Conclusions: A larger-scale cohort study assessing clinical outcomes and physical activity appears feasible. Preliminary data indicate that physical activity may not change significantly over 12-weeks in people undergoing physiotherapy management for Achilles tendinopathy.
Contribution of the paper:
• A larger-scale cohort study assessing physical activity using wearable technology over 12 weeks of treatment by a physiotherapist appears feasible.
• Preliminary findings indicate physical activity may not change significantly over 12-weeks of treatment by a physiotherapist for people with Achilles tendinopathy
Details
- Title
- Monitoring physical activity using wearable technology in people with Achilles tendinopathy undergoing physiotherapy treatment: A feasibility prospective cohort study
- Authors
- Sanam Tavakkoli Oskouei (Corresponding Author) - Monash UniversityPeter Malliaras (Author) - Monash UniversityKeith D. Hill (Author) - Monash UniversityRoss Clark (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Health - Public HealthLuke Perraton (Author) - Monash University
- Publication details
- Physiotherapy, Vol.120, pp.38-46
- Publisher
- Elsevier Ltd
- DOI
- 10.1016/j.physio.2023.04.001
- ISSN
- 1873-1465
- PMID
- 37364446
- Organisation Unit
- School of Health - Public Health; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99737598902621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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