Improvement in gait asymmetry during Nordic walking in patients with lower extremity osteoarthritis

Gait asymmetry is a problem in patients with lower extremity osteoarthritis because a larger load on one leg is associated with the risk of future arthritic deterioration in that leg. Therefore, amelioration of gait asymmetry is desirable for such patients. The present study aimed to investigate whe...

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Main Authors: Noriaki Kato, Chiho Fukusaki, Kannika Leetawesup, Yuma Kadokura, Naokata Ishii
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Japanese Society of Physical Fitness and Sports Medicine 2020-03-01
Series:Journal of Physical Fitness and Sports Medicine
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Online Access:https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jpfsm/9/2/9_65/_pdf/-char/en