Nordic walking for patients with heart failure
Of different
parameters measured, patients improved in the following:
- They could walk farther than the control group
- More regularly engaged in physical activity
- Great right hand grip strength
- Fewer symptoms of depression
The researchers did
not find significant changes in peak aerobic capacity, left-hand grip strength,
body weight, waist circumference, or symptoms of anxiety.
The overall
conclusion was Nordic walking yielded greater benefits during the 12-week study
than standard cardiac rehabilitation care.
