Effect of Nordic Walking Training on Walking Capacity and Quality of Life for People With Multiple Sclerosis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although there is emerging evidence that aerobic training improves walking capacity in persons with multiple sclerosis (MS), data are limited about the potential benefits of Nordic walking (NW) for this population. This study evaluates the effectiveness of outdoor NW training on walking capacity and related quality of life for people with MS compared with cycloergometer and treadmill aerobic training.

Methods

A single-blinded (evaluator), randomized, 2-arm clinical trial was designed.

Results

A total of 57 patients with MS (38 women and 19 men; mean ± SD age, 51.98 ± 9.93 years; mean ± SD disease duration, 14.75 ± 8.52 years) were included. Both therapeutic modalities improved walking distance as measured by the 6-Minute Walk Test after the training period.

SUBMITTER: Santoyo-Medina C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10211352 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May-Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature