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Nordic walking practice might improve plantar pressure distribution.
Pedro Pérez-sorianoSalvador Llana-bellochG. Morey-klapsingAlberto Encarnación-martínezAlfonso Martínez-novasubject
AdultMalemedicine.medical_specialtyPower walkingAccelerationPhysical Therapy Sports Therapy and RehabilitationWalkingSports EquipmentPressureMedicineHumansOrthopedics and Sports MedicinePressure reductionAnalysis of Variancebusiness.industryFootPlantar pressureBiomechanicsGeneral MedicineGaitBiomechanical PhenomenaShoesPreferred walking speedWalking practiceNephrologyPhysical therapyCanesFemalebusinesshuman activitiesFoot (unit)description
Nordic walking (NW), characterized by the use of two walking poles, is becoming increasingly popular (Morgulec-Adamowicz, Marszalek, & Jagustyn, 2011). We studied walking pressure patterns of 20 experienced and 30 beginner Nordic walkers. Plantar pressures from nine foot zones were measured during trials performed at two walking speeds (preferred and 20% faster), and under two walking conditions (NW vs. normal walking). In comparison to normal walking, NW experience led to a significant (p < .05) pressure reduction of about 50% on the central metatarsals. No significant increases were detected in other foot regions. The differences between experienced and beginners during normal walking including a 40% pressure reduction on the metatarsal area, suggests that regular NW practice might also have a beneficial effect on plantar pressure when walking without poles.
| year | journal | country | edition | language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-01-27 | Research quarterly for exercise and sport |