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Nordic Walking - Medical aspects

Nordic Walking boosts endurance and delivers rapid health benefits, including enhanced heart and lung function, muscle strength, blood sugar control, and weight management.

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Effect of regular Nordic Walking training on cervical spine pain

Regular Nordic Walking reduces asymmetrical cervical spine pain and dizziness, while improving the ability to perform daily activities through balanced physical exercise.

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Nordic Walking supports a hygienic lifestyle

Nordic Walking enhances health and fitness for all ages, is injury-free, and motivated by personal wellness. It is especially popular among white-collar workers.

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What do the people of Poznan think about Nordic Walking?

Nordic Walking participants, mostly women aged 51–60, report improved health, coordination, and mood. Their main motivations are well-being, physical activity, and enjoyment.

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Effects of a Flexibility and Relaxation Programme, Walking, and Nordic Walking on Parkinson's Disease

Physical activity programs improve gait and balance in people with Parkinson’s disease.

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Does moderate to high intensity Nordic walking improve functional capacity and pain endurance?

Study on the effects of Nordic walking on pain and function in fibromyalgia patients.

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Supervised and unsupervised Nordic walking in the treatment of chronic back pain

A randomized clinical trial comparing supervised and non-supervised Nordic walking in chronic low back pain treatment.

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Nordic Walking and chronic back pain

This clinical trial protocol explores the effects of supervised and unsupervised Nordic Walking on pain, physical function, and cardiovascular fitness in patients with chronic low back pain.

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Conventional walking and walking uphill

Compared to regular walking, Nordic Walking boosts upper body effort and VO₂, especially on flat terrain, and may reduce lower back muscle load during uphill walking by aiding trunk control.

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Nordic walking can increase the intensity of physical training in healthy people and in patients with chronic heart failure

Nordic Walking increases aerobic workout intensity safely for healthy people and those with chronic heart failure, proving to be a well-tolerated exercise option.

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DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION OF SYSTEM FOR MEASURING POLING FORCES

This study developed and validated a reliable system to measure poling forces in Nordic Walking, supporting advanced biomechanical and physiological research.

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Oxygen uptake, heart rate, perceived exertion during walking and Nordic walking on a moving treadmill

Compared to regular walking, Nordic Walking raises cardiovascular and upper body effort while lowering lower limb strain, making it a balanced full-body workout.