This study aimed to investigate the effects of Nordic Walking training on muscle strength and endurance, balance, fear of falling, aerobic capacity, fatigue, quality of life and activity level in geriatric individuals. 32 sedentary individuals between the ages of 65-80 participated in the study. Nordic Walking (NW) and Traditional Walking (GY) groups were created by systematic randomization method. In line with the intended research parameters, participants were given 30 sec sit-to-stand (30secCST), 30 sec biceps curl (30 sec ACT), timed up and go (TUG) 6 min walk (6MWT), Tinetti Fall Effectiveness (Tinetti FES), Tampa Kinesiophobia Scale (TSK), World Health Organization Quality of Life Elderly Module (WHOQOL-Old) were administered. Evaluations were repeated before and after the study. The study was conducted under the supervision of a physiotherapist, 3 days a week for 12 weeks in both groups.
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Sit-to-stand test (STS):
Timeframe: at the beginning and at the end of the 12th week
Biceps curl test (BCT):
Timeframe: at the beginning and at the end of the 12th week
6-Minute Walk Test (MWT):
Timeframe: at the beginning and at the end of the 12th week
Timed Up and Go Test (TUG):
Timeframe: at the beginning and at the end of the 12th week