Effects of Nordic Walking in people with respiratory diseases: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To systematically review and meta-analyse the effects of Nordic Walking in patients with respiratory diseases.

Design

Systematic review and meta-analysis.

Subjects/patients

People with respiratory diseases.

Methods

A systematic review from 9 databases and 1 trial register was conducted. Randomized controlled trials and quasi-experimental studies involving children or adults with respiratory diseases participating in Nordic Walking were included. A qualitative synthesis was conducted. When feasible, a meta-analysis was performed.

Results

Thirteen studies were included, involving 514 participants. The qualitative synthesis suggested that Nordic Walking has benefits in exercise tolerance, physical activity, physical fitness, dyspnoea, lung functio

SUBMITTER: Vilanova-Pereira M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12447519 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature