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Pedometers and Accelerometers in Multiple Sclerosis: Current and New Applications.

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  • 1Graduate Program in Physical Education, Federal University of Triangulo Mineiro, Uberaba 38025-180, MG, Brazil.

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Motion sensors like pedometers and accelerometers are valuable tools for assessing physical activity and sedentary behavior in multiple sclerosis (MS) research. Future applications may include using this data as biomarkers for disease progression and personalized care.

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  • Exploration of potential biomarker applications and personalized care strategies.

    • Main Results:

    • Established validity of pedometers and accelerometers for assessing physical activity and sedentary behavior in MS.
    • Emerging opportunities for utilizing sensor data as objective biomarkers of disease progression.
    • Potential for enhanced personalized care through improved physical behavior monitoring.

    Conclusions:

    • Motion sensor technology offers significant potential beyond traditional physical behavior assessment in MS.
    • Data from pedometers and accelerometers can serve as valuable biomarkers for disease management.
    • Future research should focus on leveraging these technologies for personalized interventions and clinical practice in MS.