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This study examined the effects of Nordic Walking on women with fibromyalgia. Over 15 weeks, participants showed improved functional capacity, greater endurance, and a lower exercise heart rate compared to a low-intensity walking group. Nordic Walking proved to be a feasible and beneficial exercise for managing fibromyalgia symptoms.
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This study assessed the physiological responses and perceived exertion of Nordic Walking (NW) in COPD patients. Results showed that NW leads to higher oxygen uptake, ventilation, and heart rate compared to standard walking, demonstrating its feasibility as a beneficial exercise for COPD management.
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A 32-week Nordic Walking training program in elderly women significantly reduced blood ferritin levels, indicating decreased body iron stores. The training also improved cardiorespiratory fitness and influenced iron metabolism-regulating proteins, suggesting potential health benefits.
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Nordic Pole Walking (NPW) significantly increased walking distance and reduced leg pain in patients with intermittent claudication during a treadmill test. Despite higher cardiopulmonary workload, perceived exertion did not increase. NPW may serve as an effective exercise strategy for improving mobility and cardiovascular fitness in these patients.
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Nordic Walking (NW) is a low-impact exercise that enhances the benefits of regular walking, making it a safe and effective option for the elderly. It helps improve physical fitness while minimizing the risk of musculoskeletal injuries, making it suitable for individuals with age-related coacnditions like osteoarthritis.
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Nordic walking alone does not significantly reduce lymphoedema in breast cancer survivors, but when combined with the Isa method, it effectively decreases extracellular body water and upper limb circumference. The Isa method enhances muscle activation, improving outcomes.
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Nordic walking significantly improves balance, lower extremity strength, and reduces weakness and depression in frail individuals over 70 years old, making it more effective than general exercise.
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A field study analyzing biomechanical loading during Nordic Walking found no significant reduction in lower limb load, contradicting claims of 30-50% relief. The study emphasizes Nordic Walking's physiological and motivational benefits over joint-load reduction.
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This study analyzed loading parameters in Nordic Walking (NW) versus ordinary walking (W) regarding injury risks. NW resulted in higher loading rates, horizontal forces, and pronation values, while lower limb loads remained relatively small. However, wrist accelerations reached up to seven times gravitational acceleration, indicating potential overuse injuries in the upper extremities. To prevent such injuries, shock-absorbing poles and upper limb strengthening exercises are recommended.
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This study examined the effects of Nordic walking (NW) on depression and sleep disorders in older adults. Twenty-four patients were randomly assigned to a NW or classical walking group, training for 50 minutes, three times a week for eight weeks. Results showed that NW had a positive impact on both depression and sleep quality, highlighting its potential as an effective exercise intervention for older people with these conditions.
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This study assessed the impact of Nordic Walking (NW) on autonomic nervous system (ANS) activity in chronic heart failure (CHF) patients. A total of 111 CHF patients were randomized into an NW training group (8 weeks, 5 times per week) or a control group. Results showed that NW improved heart rate variability (HRV) and parasympathetic-sympathetic balance, correlating with increased peak oxygen consumption (VO2). However, no significant effect on heart rate turbulence (HRT) was observed.
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Nordic Walking training enhances quality of life, benefiting both physical and mental health. Promoting an active lifestyle in late adulthood contributes to longevity and overall well-being.
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Nordic Walking encourages greater daily physical activity among women compared to other exercise forms. While different activities help maintain functional fitness, combining gymnastics and water activities may be particularly effective in preserving fitness levels with age.
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Strength and endurance training improve walking distance and muscle strength more effectively than treadmill or Nordic Walking training in patients with stasis chroma. However, all rehabilitation programs studied had a positive impact on endurance and muscle strength.
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Nordic Walking improves dynamic gait stability in Parkinson’s disease by providing rhythmic external cues through upper body movement. After three practice sessions, patients showed enhanced stride length, gait speed, and temporal gait organization, suggesting Nordic Walking as an effective strategy to manage gait disorders in Parkinson’s disease.
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Nordic Walking (NW) offers significant physiological and psychosocial benefits for cancer patients, particularly in managing cancer-related fatigue and pain. By engaging both the upper and lower body, NW increases oxygen consumption and energy expenditure while maintaining low perceived exertion, potentially improving adherence to exercise programs. It may be an effective intervention for enhancing physical fitness during radiotherapy, though further research is needed.
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A 12-week home exercise programme (HEP) augmented with Nordic Pole Walking (NPW) significantly improved walking distance, speed and quality of life in people with stopping chrome, with excellent long-term compliance (98% at 12 months). The NPW group showed better improvement compared to normal walking, with lower costs and better adherence than many supervised exercise programmes. These results support further research comparing NPW-based HEP with traditional supervised exercise programmes.
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A study on 34 patients with medial knee osteoarthritis and varus alignment found that walking poles do not reduce knee adduction moments or medial compartment loads. While individual technique may influence results, walking poles should not be recommended based on the assumption that they decrease knee joint loading in these patients.
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A study on community-dwelling elderly in a day service center examined the effects of pole walking on physical fitness, posture, and quality of life (QoL). Over three months, the pole walking group showed improved QoL scores, while the control group experienced a decline in mobility. However, no significant changes in physical function were observed due to the intervention.
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A feasibility study on Nordic walking for women with aromatase inhibitor-associated arthralgia (AIAA) found high adherence (>90% supervised, >80% independent) and no serious adverse effects. Over 12 weeks, pain decreased, and activity levels increased in both the intervention and control groups, indicating Nordic walking is a safe and acceptable exercise option.
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A study evaluated the effects of structured Nordic Walking training in women with type 2 diabetes. Twenty participants (aged 40–65) were randomized into a Nordic Walking group or a control group receiving physical activity counseling. The study assessed anthropometric, metabolic, and bioelectrical changes pre- and post-intervention, with a 6-month follow-up. Nordic Walking proved to be an accessible and effective exercise option for diabetes management.
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A randomized controlled trial examined the effects of Nordic Walking on rehabilitation for patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) and peripheral arterial occlusive disease (PAOD). Over four weeks, 42 patients were divided into a Nordic Walking group and a walking group without poles. The study found that Nordic Walking was more effective in increasing walking distance on the 6-minute walk test, suggesting its potential benefits for cardiovascular rehabilitation.
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The study evaluates the effects of intensive Nordic walking on balance and gait in people with Parkinson's disease in a randomized, controlled pilot project.
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A 12-week Nordic walking program improved walking distance and insulin resistance in elderly women, with greater benefits observed in those with elevated gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT) levels.
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A clinical trial assessing the impact of Nordic Walking on heart failure patients, comparing its effects to standard rehabilitation.
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A literature review analyzing the effectiveness and safety of Nordic Walking in rehabilitation for older adults. Based on 37 randomized studies, it highlights NW as a beneficial and suitable physical activity for improving quality of life and reducing disability in the aging population.
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A study of 16 women (aged 56–62) assessed the effects of a 6-week Nordic Walking program on body composition and cardiorespiratory fitness. Results showed significant reductions in body mass, body fat percentage, and BMI, while lean body mass remained unchanged.
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Nordic Walking training significantly improves mobility and motor symptoms in people with Parkinson's disease, according to a randomized clinical trial conducted in Brazil.
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Evidence-based review confirms the significant benefits of Nordic Walking in the rehabilitation of people with Parkinson’s disease, especially in the early stages.
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A 4-week Nordic Walking program for women aged 48–58 led to significant improvements in physical fitness, including increased strength, flexibility, and walking distance. Participants also reported enhanced physical and mental health, indicating a positive impact on overall well-being.
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Nordic Walking (NW) offers higher caloric expenditure and mild aerobic training benefits compared to normal walking (W), without increasing perceived exertion. This study, conducted in real-world outdoor conditions, confirms previous controlled research findings, highlighting NW as an effective outdoor fitness activity.
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A 12-week Nordic Walking training program significantly improved lower body strength, gluteus maximus activity, and reduced body mass in women with low bone mass. No significant changes were observed in other lower body muscles or in the control group.
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Nordic Walking significantly improves walking distance and reduces leg pain in patients with intermittent claudication – a low-cost, effective alternative to treadmill training.
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A 3-month Nordic Walking program in adults with hemophilia showed improvements in physical ability and body perception without increasing bleeding frequency or factor replacement use. The study suggests Nordic Walking is a safe exercise option for this population.
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Nordic Walking has proven to be more effective than brisk walking and even jogging in improving heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen consumption, and quality of life, making it a valuable tool for both prevention and rehabilitation across various health conditions.
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Nordic Walking, a relatively recent form of physical activity using poles for traction, has gained global popularity due to its health and rehabilitation benefits. Research highlights its positive physiological, fitness, and biomechanical effects compared to regular walking.
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