Upper and lower trunk accelerometer-based metrics during gait as predictors of physical function in older adults

Key Points

• Gait metrics are significant predictors of physical function, affecting mobility and independence.
• The study shows a strong correlation between trunk accelerometer data and various physical function measures.
• Observational analysis utilized accelerometer data to evaluate gait patterns in older adults over several weeks.
• Findings highlight the importance of assessing gait metrics for enhancing mobility in the elderly population.