New Study validates the Activity Sensor Move 4 for Motion Analysis in Children and Young Adolescents Using Manual Wheelchairs
Objective movement measurement is a key prerequisite for evidence-based research. A recent study by Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg published in the Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation marks an important milestone in this field. For the first time the movisens Move 4 - Activity Sensor has been validated and calibrated specifically for children and adolescents who use manual wheelchairs.
The aim of the study was to establish robust activity intensity thresholds ranging from sedentary behavior to vigorous wheelchair propulsion. Heart rate and energy expenditure were also measured as physiological reference parameters.
The results demonstrate that the Move 4 accurately and reliably captures different levels of physical activity. In particular, the high measurement stability and the newly developed population-specific activity thresholds provide an important foundation for future research in inclusive physical activity and rehabilitation. These findings enable a more objective and precise assessment of physical activity and movement behavior in children and adolescents using manual wheelchairs.
Close collaboration between researchers and technology providers is a key factor in the success of projects like this. This collaboration enabled reliable data collection and laid the foundation for the successful validation of the system.
We are proud that our technology contributes to innovative, practice-oriented research. Together with our scientific partners we are advancing objective movement analysis and helping to create new opportunities for research, rehabilitation, and evidence-based healthcare.
