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The impact of Nordic walking training on the gait of the elderly

This study demonstrates that elderly people who regularly practice Nordic Walking exhibit gait patterns more similar to younger adults than to sedentary peers, suggesting its effectiveness in preserving gait quality during aging.

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A brief history of Nordic Walking. Journal of Education, Health and Sport.

Nordic Walking is a full-body exercise that evolved from Finnish health initiatives and has grown into a globally popular, safe, and accessible physical activity suitable for people of all ages.

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NORDIC WALKING FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF LYMPHOEDEMA

Nordic Walking is a safe, low-impact exercise offering significant physiological and psychosocial benefits for people with lymphoedema, making it an ideal component of holistic care programs.

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Nordic Walking in Patients with Peripheral Artery Disease

In patients with peripheral arterial disease, a 24-week traditional walking program was more effective than Nordic Walking in improving walking endurance, despite both being safe and structured forms of rehabilitation.

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NordicWalking injuries - The Nordic walking thumb as a new injury entity

Nordic Walking is a generally safe sport, but this study identifies “Nordic Walking Thumb” as a specific and recurring injury caused by falls with improper pole handling.

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Walking vs. Nordic-walking: the metabolic demands

This study confirms that Nordic Walking increases metabolic demand by approximately 11% compared to regular walking, offering a more effective way to boost fitness and upper body strength without extending exercise time.

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Mondor’s disease after extensive training with Nordic walking

This case report describes a rare occurrence of Mondor’s disease in a man following intensive Nordic Walking training, highlighting the importance of considering new physical activities in the evaluation of superficial thrombophlebitis.

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Effect of physical exercise on cognitive function and brain measures after chemotherapy in patients with breast cancer (PAM study) protocol of a randomised controlled trial

The PAM study investigates whether structured physical exercise, including Nordic walking, can improve cognitive function and brain health in breast cancer survivors who experienced cognitive decline after chemotherapy.

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Nordic Walking, a therapeutic modality against cancer related fatigue

Nordic Walking offers significant physiological and psychological benefits in managing cancer-related fatigue, positioning it as an effective, low-effort therapeutic exercise for cancer patients and survivors.

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Nordic Walking as a physical exercise to be prescribed in patients with lymphoedema secondary to breast cancer

This article proposes Nordic Walking as a safe, effective, and accessible physical activity to be formally prescribed for patients with lymphoedema after breast cancer, offering physiological, psychosocial, and practical benefits.

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Effects of Nordic walking training on quality of life, balance and functional mobility in elderly: A randomized clinical trial

This clinical trial examined the effects of Nordic Walking vs. regular walking in sedentary older adults. Both interventions led to similar improvements in walking speed, balance, and quality of life over eight weeks.

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Nordic Walking Promoted Weight Loss in Overweight and Obese People: A Systematic Review for Future Exercise Prescription

This systematic review confirms that Nordic Walking is an effective and accessible form of exercise for overweight and obese individuals, promoting weight loss, improved body composition, and better metabolic health—especially when combined with dietary control.