Abstract
Purpose To assess the validity of a derived algorithm, combining tri-axial accelerometry and heart rate (HR) data, compared to a research-grade multi-sensor physical activity device, for the estimation of ambulatory physical activity energy expenditure (PAEE) in individuals with traumatic lower-limb amputation. Methods Twenty-eight participants [unilateral (n = 9), bilateral (n = 10) with lower-limb amputations, and non-injured controls (n = 9)] completed eight activities; rest, ambulating at 5 progressive treadmill velocities (0.48, 0.67, 0.89, 1.12, 1.34m.s -1 ) and 2 gradients (3 and 5%) at 0.89m. s -1 . During each task, expired gases were collected for the determination of VO _ 2 and subsequent calculation of PAEE. An Actigraph GT3X+ accelerometer was worn on the hip of the shortest residual limb and, a HR monitor and an Actiheart (AHR) device were worn on the chest. Multiple linear regressions were employed to derive population-specific PAEE estimated algorithms using Actigraph GT3X+ outputs and HR signals (GT3X+HR). Mean bias ±95% Limits of Agreement (LoA) and error statistics were calculated between criterion PAEE (indirect calorimetry) and PAEE predicted using GT3X+HR and AHR. Results Both measurement approaches used to predict PAEE were significantly related (P<0.01) with criterion PAEE. GT3X+HR revealed the strongest association, smallest LoA and least error. Predicted PAEE (GT3X+HR; unilateral; r = 0.92, bilateral; r = 0.93, and control; r = 0.91, and AHR; unilateral; r = 0.86, bilateral; r = 0.81, and control; r = 0.67). Mean±SD percent error across all activities were 18±14%, 15±12% and 15±14% for the GT3X+HR and 45 ±20%, 39±23% and 34±28% in the AHR model, for unilateral, bilateral and control groups, respectively. Conclusions Statistically derived algorithms (GT3X+HR) provide a more valid estimate of PAEE in individuals with traumatic lower-limb amputation, compared to a proprietary group calibration algorithm (AHR). Outputs from AHR displayed considerable random error when tested in a laboratory setting in individuals with lower-limb amputation.
Original language | English |
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Article number | e0209249 |
Pages (from-to) | 1-18 |
Number of pages | 18 |
Journal | PLoS ONE |
Volume | 14 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 31 Jan 2019 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Biochemistry,Genetics and Molecular Biology
- General Agricultural and Biological Sciences
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Ladlow, P. (Creator), Bilzon, J. (Supervisor) & McGuigan, M. P. (Supervisor), University of Bath, 16 Jan 2019
DOI: 10.15125/BATH-00578
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