NCT07158931

'Nordic Walking' on Geriatric Individuals

Investigation of Effectiveness of 'Nordic Walking' Training On Geriatric Individuals: a Randomized Comparative Study

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 28 (actual)
• Sponsor: Istanbul Rumeli University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 65 Years – 80 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

This study aimed to investigate the effects of Nordic Walking training on muscle strength and endurance, balance, fear of falling, aerobic capacity, fatigue, quality of life and activity level in geriatric individuals. 32 sedentary individuals between the ages of 65-80 participated in the study. Nordic Walking (NW) and Traditional Walking (GY) groups were created by systematic randomization method. In line with the intended research parameters, participants were given 30 sec sit-to-stand (30secCST), 30 sec biceps curl (30 sec ACT), timed up and go (TUG) 6 min walk (6MWT), Tinetti Fall Effectiveness (Tinetti FES), Tampa Kinesiophobia Scale (TSK), World Health Organization Quality of Life Elderly Module (WHOQOL-Old) were administered. Evaluations were repeated before and after the study. The study was conducted under the supervision of a physiotherapist, 3 days a week for 12 weeks in both groups.

Conditions

• Geriatrics
• Geriatric Rehabilitation

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	nordic walking	Before the NW program, participants completed a one-week familiarization phase to practice pole use. Training was held three times: 15 minutes on days 1 and 2, and 20 minutes on day 3, at 40-60% heart rate reserve (measured with a pulse oximeter). Warm-up included a 1-minute slow walk, toe raises, seated dorsiflexion, mini squats, scapular adduction, and shoulder/wrist stretches. Each session ended with a cool-down of a 2-minute slow walk and 20-second stretches for major muscle groups (quadriceps, hamstrings, lumbar extensors, gastrocnemius, shoulders, wrists).The walking poles used in this study were the Evolite Ultralite Titanium Antishock Trekking Pole, which has a titanium alloy body and a three-piece telescopic structure, adjustable to the desired length between 68 and 135 cm.
OTHER	General walking	The program was performed on concrete or compacted soil surfaces, under the same physiotherapist's supervision. Walking speed was adjusted to remain below 60% of maximal heart rate and to allow participants to converse comfortably during exercise.

Timeline

• Start date: 2022-10-01
• Primary completion: 2024-03-01
• Completion: 2024-03-29
• First posted: 2025-09-08
• Last updated: 2025-09-08

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)