title: Does Nordic walking improves the postural control and gait parameters of women between the age 65 and 74: a randomized trial.
abstract: [Purpose] To assess the effect of 12-weeks Nordic walking training on gait parameters and some elements of postural control. [Subjects and Methods] Sixty-seven women aged 65 to 74 years were enrolled in this study. The subjects were divided into a Nordic Walking group (12 weeks of Nordic walking training, 3 times a week for 75 minutes) and a control group. In both study groups, a set of functional tests were conducted at the beginning and at the end of the study: the Forward Reach Test (FRT) and the Upward Reach Test (URT) on a stabilometric platform, and the analysis of gait parameters on a treadmill. [Results] The NW group showed improvements in: the range of reach in the FRT test and the URT test in compared to the control group. The length of the gait cycle and gait cycle frequency also showed changes in the NW group compared to the control group. [Conclusion] A 12-week NW training program had a positive impact on selected gait parameters and may improve the postural control of women aged over 65 according to the results selected functional tests.
authors.affiliation: Department of Kinesiotherapy, University School of Physical Education: Poznan, Poland.
authors.forename: Piotr
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Kocur
authors.affiliation: Department of Kinesiotherapy, University School of Physical Education: Poznan, Poland.
authors.forename: Marzena
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Wiernicka
authors.affiliation: Department of Physical Culture of People with Disabilities, University School of Physical Education, Poland.
authors.forename: Maciej
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Wilski
authors.affiliation: Department of Kinesiotherapy, University School of Physical Education: Poznan, Poland.
authors.forename: Ewa
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Kaminska
authors.affiliation: Department of Kinesiotherapy, University School of Physical Education: Poznan, Poland.
authors.forename: Lech
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Furmaniuk
authors.affiliation: Department of Kinesiotherapy, University School of Physical Education: Poznan, Poland.
authors.forename: Marta Flis
authors.initials: MF
authors.lastname: Maslowska
authors.affiliation: Department of Rehabilitation of the Locomotor System, University School of Physical Education, Poland.
authors.forename: Jacek
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Lewandowski
keywords: Gait; Nordic walking; Postural control
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