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Thus, a push for a more quantifiable and objective investigation is warranted, especially for patients with idiopathic NPH (INPH), for which the final diagnosis is confirmed with postoperative clinical improvement. We aimed to use Apple Health (Apple Inc., Cupertino, CA) data to approximate physical activity levels before and after shunt placement for NPH as an objective outcome measurement. The patients were contacted and verbally consented to export Apple Health activity data. The patient\u2019s physical activity data were then analyzed. A chart review from the patient\u2019s EMR was performed to understand and better correlate recovery.<\/jats:p>\n<\/jats:sec>\n\nCase Description: <\/jats:title>\nOur first patient had short-term improvements in activity levels when compared to his preoperative activity. The patient\u2019s activity level subsequently decreased at 6 months and onward. This decline was simultaneous to new-onset lumbar pain. Our second patient experienced sustained improvements in activity levels for 12 months after his operation. His mobility data were in congruence with his subjectively reported improvement in clinical symptoms. He subsequently experienced a late-decline that began at 48-months. His late deterioration was likely confounded by exogenous factors such as further neurodegenerative diseases coupled with old age.<\/jats:p>\n<\/jats:sec>\n\nConclusion: <\/jats:title>\nThe use of objective activity data offers a number of key benefits in the analysis of shunted patients with NPH\/INPH. In this distinctive patient population, detailed functional outcome analysis is imperative because the long-term prognosis can be affected by comorbid factors or life expectancy. 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