Erratum to: Physical activity of elderly patients with rheumatoid arthritis and healthy individuals: an actigraphy study
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[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1186/s13030-015-0046-0.].
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Physical activity of elderly patients with rheumatoid arthritis and healthy individuals: an actigraphy study.
BACKGROUND Most people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are physically inactive. An accelerometer worn on the waist has been used to evaluate physical activity in people with chronic conditions. It is useful for evaluating moderate to vigorous activity, although it tends to underestimate light or mild activities such as housework or family duties. An accelerometer worn on the wrist (i.e., actigra...
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