Nordic walking versus resistance training on balance and gait in subjects with parkinson’s disease
Background: Postural and gait instabilities can lead to poor quality of life and disability, and are predictors of reduced survival in individuals with Parkinson’s Disease. Nordic Walking is a relatively high intensity activity that may reduce physical inactivity improving muscle endurance and making walking a total body workout. Resistance training has shown to improve muscle strength, bradykinesia and quality of life in these subjects. Objectives: To compare the effect of Nordic walking and resistance training on balance and gait in subjects with Parkinson’s Disease.