| Nordic walking practice might improve plantar pressure distribution. | |
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PMID: 22276400 Owner: NLM Status: In-Process |
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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. |
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Authors:
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Pedro Pérez-Soriano; Salvador Llana-Belloch; Alfonso Martínez-Nova; G Morey-Klapsing; Alberto Encarnación-Martínez |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Research quarterly for exercise and sport Volume: 82 ISSN: 0270-1367 ISO Abbreviation: Res Q Exerc Sport Publication Date: 2011 Dec |
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Created Date: 2012-01-26 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 8006373 Medline TA: Res Q Exerc Sport Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 593-9 Citation Subset: IM |
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Department of Sport and Physical Education, University of Valencia, Spain. pedro.perez-soriano@uv.es |
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