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  • 1Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation and Social Integration (Cirris), Centre Intégré Universitaire de Santé et Services Sociaux de la Capitale-Nationale, Quebec City, QC G1M 2S8, Canada.

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Optimal accelerometry parameters for quantifying upper extremity (UE) use in cerebral palsy (CP) depend on age. Adults with CP require higher activity count thresholds (≥100), while children

Area of Science:

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Rehabilitation Science
  • Movement Science

Background:

  • Accelerometry is widely used to measure upper extremity (UE) activity.
  • Current protocols for accelerometry lack standardization, particularly for epoch lengths and activity count thresholds.
  • This variability hinders consistent quantification of UE use in clinical and research settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the optimal accelerometry parameters for quantifying UE use in individuals with unilateral cerebral palsy (CP).
  • To compare the effectiveness of different epoch lengths and activity count thresholds.
  • To provide evidence-based recommendations for accelerometry analysis in CP populations.

Main Methods:

  • Adults (n=15) and children (n=14) with CP participated in standardized activities while wearing wrist-worn accelerometers (ActiGraph GT9X-BT).
Keywords:
accelerometeractivity monitoringbimanualcerebral palsyepoch lengthmovement quantificationthresholdsupper extremity

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  • Concurrent video recording was used for validation.
  • Accelerometer data were analyzed using various epoch lengths (1, 1.5, 2 s) and activity count thresholds (2-150), comparing results to a use ratio (UR) derived from video analysis.

    • Main Results:

    • For adults with CP, epoch lengths showed comparable results, with optimal activity count thresholds of ≥100.
    • For children with CP, epoch lengths of 1 and 1.5 s yielded optimal activity count thresholds of 50.
    • A 2s epoch length for children required a higher optimal activity count threshold of 75.

    Conclusions:

    • The choice of epoch length and activity count threshold significantly impacts the accuracy of quantifying UE use in individuals with CP.
    • Tailoring accelerometry parameters based on age (adult vs. child) is crucial for valid UE activity assessment.
    • Standardized yet adaptable protocols are needed for reliable accelerometry data interpretation in CP research and clinical practice.