Pole walking improves gait in children with brain injury
NCT ID NCT05644652
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
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 make their gait more balanced.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- 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 participants. Results may not apply to all children, and the benefits might be modest.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Cairo University
Giza, Egypt
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