Walking on four limbs: A systematic review of Nordic Walking in Parkinson disease

Bombieri, Federica; Schena, Federico; Pellegrini, Barbara; Barone, Paolo; Tinazzi, Michèle; Erro, Roberto

doi:10.1016/j.parkreldis.2017.02.004

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“…33 A recent systematic review suggested that it positively affects motor (eg, freezing of gait) and non-motor symptoms (eg, pain) in people with PD, although the authors highlighted the need for further welldesigned and larger studies. 34 The present study showed also that an increased proportion of participants used MDs with more assistive potential (ie, wheeled walker and manual wheelchair) over time. These results are in line with previous findings in a study of single-living older adults.…”

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“…A recent systematic review suggested that it positively affects motor (eg, freezing of gait) and non-motor symptoms (eg, pain) in people with PD, although the authors highlighted the need for further welldesigned and larger studies 34. Readers might question whether our participants reported using Nordic walking sticks as an exercise tool or as an MD.…”

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“…The body needs an effective pathway to regulate growth, regeneration and metabolism of skeletal muscle so as to make skeletal muscle at its best state [ 2 ]. Since a series of factors including neuromuscular disease, chronic disease and aging have an impact on the functions of skeletal muscle [ 3 , 4 ], it is important to define its influencing mechanism. The exploration of microRNAs (miRNAs) will play a positive role in broadening our understanding of controlling factors for skeletal muscle function, and improving the understanding and application of current therapeutic strategies in skeletal muscle diseases [ 5 ].…”

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Regulatory Role of MicroRNAs in Muscle Atrophy during Exercise Intervention

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Chen

2018

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Skeletal muscle comprising approximately 40% of body weight is highly important for locomotion and metabolic homeostasis. The growth and regeneration of skeletal muscle are highly organized processes; thus, it is not surprising to reveal certain complexity during these regulatory processes. Recently, a large number of evidence indicate that microRNAs can result in obvious impacts on growth, regeneration and metabolism of skeletal muscle. In this review, recent research achievements of microRNAs in regulating myogenesis, atrophy and aging during exercise intervention are discussed, which will provide the guidance for developing potential applications of microRNAs in health promotion and rehabilitation of sports injuries.

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“…NW training activates the upper body and is a factor forcing better coordination between lower and upper limbs when walking. e beneficial impact of NW on several gait parameters in PD is well documented [12,13]. However, only one study reported reduced FoG in the NW group [16], and it was revealed by the results of the item 14 of UPDRS, part II.…”

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“…Nordic walking (NW) is being increasingly used in physical therapy of different conditions, including PD, in recent years. e majority of studies demonstrated a beneficial impact of NW on gait in PD as shown by recently published two systematic reviews [12,13]. e related NW training improvement was observed in several gait parameters including step length, walking velocity, gait pattern [14][15][16][17], temporal organization of gait [18], and postural abilities [17,19].…”

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The Therapeutic Effect of Nordic Walking on Freezing of Gait in Parkinson’s Disease: A Pilot Study

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Gajos

Smyczyńska

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Introduction. The effectiveness of the currently utilized therapies for FoG is limited. Several studies demonstrated a beneficial impact of Nordic walking (NW) on several gait parameters in Parkinson’s disease, but only one paper reported reduction of freezing. Research Question. In the present study, the question is whether NW is an effective therapeutic intervention in FoG. Methods. Twenty PD subjects trained NW for 12 weeks, with a frequency of twice per week. Each session lasted about 60 minutes. Twenty patients in the control group did not use any form of physiotherapy (no-intervention group). Freezing of Gait Questionnaire (FOGQ), the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test, and the Provocative Test for Freezing and Motor Blocks (PTFMB) were performed at baseline, immediately after the end of NW program, and three months later. Results. The results of FOGQ, TUG, and total PTFMB revealed significant improvement after completing the exercise program, and this effect persisted at follow-up. The results of the PTFMB subtests showed a different effect of NW on particular subtypes of FoG. Start hesitation, sudden transient blocks that interrupt gait, and blocks on turning improved considerably, while motor blocks, when walking through narrow space and on reaching the target, did not respond to NW training. Significance. The results show, for the first time, that FoG during turning and step initiation, two most common forms of this gait disorder, has been significantly reduced by NW training. Different responses of particular subtypes of FoG to NW probably reflect their different pathophysiologies. Conclusions. The present study showed that NW training had a beneficial effect on FOG in PD and that the achieved improvement is long-lasting. Future research should clarify whether the observed improvement limited to FoG triggered by only some circumstances reflects different pathomechanisms of FoG subtypes.

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Walking on four limbs: A systematic review of Nordic Walking in Parkinson disease

Cited by 45 publications

References 23 publications

Mobility device use in people with Parkinson's disease: A 3-year follow-up study

Mobility device use in people with Parkinson's disease: A 3-year follow-up study

Regulatory Role of MicroRNAs in Muscle Atrophy during Exercise Intervention

The Therapeutic Effect of Nordic Walking on Freezing of Gait in Parkinson’s Disease: A Pilot Study

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