Pole walking improves gait in kids with brain injury
NCT ID NCT05644652
First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 36 times
Summary
This study tested whether Nordic walking—walking with poles like ski poles—can improve walking symmetry in children with hemiparesis due to cerebral palsy. Forty children aged 6-10 participated in a 3-month program combining physical therapy and Nordic walking. The goal was to see if this activity could help them walk with a more balanced, less limping pattern.
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Cairo University
Giza, Egypt
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Active substance
Nordic walking
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, fun exercise to help children with cerebral palsy walk more evenly.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 40 children. Results may not apply to all kids with cerebral palsy, and the benefits might be modest.
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