Glossary
Searchable terminology from accessibility, web standards, and related fields.
4 results found in health technology.
- Activity Tracker (Fitness Tracker, Step Counter, Fitness Band)
- An activity tracker is a wearable device or smartphone application that monitors and records physical activity data such as steps taken, distance traveled, calories burned, heart rate, and sleep patte…
- Center of Pressure (COP, Centre of Pressure)
- The point on a surface where the total sum of pressure forces acts, used as a key measure in balance and postural stability assessment. In standing balance evaluation, COP is measured using force plat…
- Digital Biomarker (Digital Health Marker, Passive Biomarker)
- A quantifiable physiological or behavioral measure collected through digital devices (such as smartphones, wearables, or sensors) that can serve as an indicator of health status, disease progression, …
- Fall Prevention (Fall Risk Reduction, Falls Prevention)
- Strategies, interventions, and technologies designed to reduce the risk of falls, particularly among older adults and people with mobility or balance impairments. Falls are a leading cause of injury, …