Movement changes are a hallmark symptom of the disease and are traditionally difficult to monitor because measurements are infrequent during clinical visits. Wearable technologies are a viable alternative; however, they are not without challenges.

“Wearable technologies provide us with an invaluable insight into the life of those affected by Parkinson’s and enable us to monitor their symptoms at home. However, they do have their limitations as their accuracy can be strongly altered by a person’s arm swing and are reliant on a person wearing the device and ensuring it is charged.