Abstract
Falling is one of the main problems in the lives of older people. Falls experienced affect the further life of seniors and limit their physical activity. Nordic walking can be used as a means of preventing repeated falls and promoting physical activity. Nordic walking in Lithuania is still a new and completely unexplored methodology, the full benefits of walking have not yet been proven, and little research has been done. Aim of the research was to investigate the improvement of physical activity and fall prevention in the elderly using Nordic walking. Methods of the research: Desmond Fall Risk Questionnaire; Berg Balance Scale and balance samples of Schmitz; The quality of life Questionnaire (SF-36). Results: After 7 weeks of exercises, the risk of fall decreased for all subjects. Physical activity increased statistically after doing Nordic walking, the average physical activity of the study group increased. Control groups results also improved. Conclusions: Physical activity improved statistically significantly (p 0.05) The frequency of falls decreased statistically significantly (p 0.05). The static and dynamic balance of the elderly improved statistically significantly (p 0.05). The risk of falling after NW was statistically significantly reduced (p;0.05).
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