Assessment
Here you will find additional information on the best way to use pedometers. Click on the links below for information about their use in clinical practice.
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As a first step, assess your patient's current level of physical activity. This can be accomplished rather easily using a one-week pedometer trial, even if your patient is not planning on long-term use of a pedometer. The assessment form at right offers a convenient method of monitoring your patient’s pedometer use. Wearing a pedometer can be motivating in and of itself, so it may be prudent to cover the screen with a piece of masking tape during the assessment period.