Nordic Walking improves trunk stability and gait spatial-temporal characteristics in people with Parkinson disease.

Background: This study aimed to assess the effect of walking with Nordic Walking (NW) poles on postural stability and gait spatial-temporal characteristics in individuals with PD and to determine the cognitive load associated operating the poles.

Methods: Twelve individuals with PD (age: 61.6±11.

Nordic Walking Improves Gait Power Profiles at the Knee Joint in Parkinson's Disease.

We investigated the impact of Nordic walking (NW) on gait patterns in individuals with Parkinson's disease (PD) following a 6-week NW familiarization. Twelve participants with PD and 12 healthy older adults took part in a gait analysis walking with and without poles (NP). Results showed larger knee power (knee extensor: K2) on the most affected leg in NW compared to NP (P = .