Validity of tritrac tri-axial accelerometer: a review of literature
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Resumo: | Physical activity is one of the main components of a healthy lifestyle due to reduction of risk for several diseases and the many health benefits. However, the need for a measurement is a challenge to researchers. There are several methods mentioned in the literature such as doubly labeled water, indirect calorimetry, the accelerometers, pedometers and questionnaires. Nevertheless all show limitations in either reliability, usage or elevated costs. This review presents an overview of the Tri-axial accelerometer TriTrac (models R3D and RT3), focusing on their characteristics and functions, as well as the main validation studies. The Brazilian studies using accelerometers as a physical activity measurement were also analyzed. The available data seem to confirm that both models of TriTrac accelerometer provide an easy-to-use and valid method for measuring physical activity levels among several age groups, however, it is recommended a report of the physical activities along with accelerometer data for a complete and reliable information. |
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Validity of tritrac tri-axial accelerometer: a review of literatureValidade do acelerômetro tri-axial tritrac: um estudo de revisãoPhysical activity is one of the main components of a healthy lifestyle due to reduction of risk for several diseases and the many health benefits. However, the need for a measurement is a challenge to researchers. There are several methods mentioned in the literature such as doubly labeled water, indirect calorimetry, the accelerometers, pedometers and questionnaires. Nevertheless all show limitations in either reliability, usage or elevated costs. This review presents an overview of the Tri-axial accelerometer TriTrac (models R3D and RT3), focusing on their characteristics and functions, as well as the main validation studies. The Brazilian studies using accelerometers as a physical activity measurement were also analyzed. The available data seem to confirm that both models of TriTrac accelerometer provide an easy-to-use and valid method for measuring physical activity levels among several age groups, however, it is recommended a report of the physical activities along with accelerometer data for a complete and reliable information.A atividade física é um dos principais componentes de um estilo de vida saudável, por reduzir o risco de várias doenças e proporcionar muitos benefícios à saúde, porém a medida precisa é um desafio aos pesquisadores. Diversos métodos são citados na literatura, entre eles estão a água duplamente marcada, a calorimetria indireta, os acelerômetros, pedômetros e questionários, porém todos apresentam limitações quanto a fidedignidade, utilização ou custo elevado. Esta revisão buscou abordar uma visão geral do acelerômetro Tri-axial TriTrac (modelos R3D e RT3), destacando suas características e funções, bem como os principais estudos de validação deste instrumento. Também foram analisados, os estudos brasileiros que utilizaram este acelerômetro como método de mensuração da atividade física. Os dados disponíveis parecem confirmar que ambos os modelos do acelerômetro TriTrac proporcionam um método fácil de usar e válido para mensuração da atividade física em diversas idades, contudo, recomenda-se utilizar juntamente um registro de atividade física para obter dados mais confiáveis e precisos.Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina. Florianópolis, SC. Brasil2005-05-24info:eu-repo/semantics/articleinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion"Avaliado por Pares","Artigo Solicitado""Avaliado por Pares", "Artigo Solicitado"Descritivaapplication/pdfapplication/pdfhttps://periodicos.ufsc.br/index.php/rbcdh/article/view/378610.1590/%xBrazilian Journal of Kinanthropometry and Human Performance; Vol. 7 No. 1 (2005); 75-81Revista Brasileira de Cineantropometria e Desempenho Humano; v. 7 n. 1 (2005); 75-811980-00371415-8426reponame:Revista Brasileira de Cineantropometria & Desempenho Humano (Online)instname:Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC)instacron:UFSCporhttps://periodicos.ufsc.br/index.php/rbcdh/article/view/3786/3229https://periodicos.ufsc.br/index.php/rbcdh/article/view/3786/16790Ilha, Paula Mercedes VilanovaSilva, Rosane Carla Rosendo daPetroski, Edio Luizinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess2018-09-12T11:06:23Zoai:periodicos.ufsc.br:article/3786Revistahttps://periodicos.ufsc.br/index.php/rbcdh/PUBhttps://periodicos.ufsc.br/index.php/rbcdh/oairbcdh@contato.ufsc.br || portaldeperiodicos.bu@contato.ufsc.br1980-00371415-8426opendoar:2018-09-12T11:06:23Revista Brasileira de Cineantropometria & Desempenho Humano (Online) - Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC)false |
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Validity of tritrac tri-axial accelerometer: a review of literature Validade do acelerômetro tri-axial tritrac: um estudo de revisão |
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Validity of tritrac tri-axial accelerometer: a review of literature |
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Validity of tritrac tri-axial accelerometer: a review of literature Ilha, Paula Mercedes Vilanova |
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Validity of tritrac tri-axial accelerometer: a review of literature |
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Validity of tritrac tri-axial accelerometer: a review of literature |
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Validity of tritrac tri-axial accelerometer: a review of literature |
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Validity of tritrac tri-axial accelerometer: a review of literature |
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Ilha, Paula Mercedes Vilanova |
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Ilha, Paula Mercedes Vilanova Silva, Rosane Carla Rosendo da Petroski, Edio Luiz |
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Ilha, Paula Mercedes Vilanova Silva, Rosane Carla Rosendo da Petroski, Edio Luiz |
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Physical activity is one of the main components of a healthy lifestyle due to reduction of risk for several diseases and the many health benefits. However, the need for a measurement is a challenge to researchers. There are several methods mentioned in the literature such as doubly labeled water, indirect calorimetry, the accelerometers, pedometers and questionnaires. Nevertheless all show limitations in either reliability, usage or elevated costs. This review presents an overview of the Tri-axial accelerometer TriTrac (models R3D and RT3), focusing on their characteristics and functions, as well as the main validation studies. The Brazilian studies using accelerometers as a physical activity measurement were also analyzed. The available data seem to confirm that both models of TriTrac accelerometer provide an easy-to-use and valid method for measuring physical activity levels among several age groups, however, it is recommended a report of the physical activities along with accelerometer data for a complete and reliable information. |
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Brazilian Journal of Kinanthropometry and Human Performance; Vol. 7 No. 1 (2005); 75-81 Revista Brasileira de Cineantropometria e Desempenho Humano; v. 7 n. 1 (2005); 75-81 1980-0037 1415-8426 reponame:Revista Brasileira de Cineantropometria & Desempenho Humano (Online) instname:Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC) instacron:UFSC |
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