NORDIC WALKING FOR PATIENTS OF TYPE II DIABETES MELLITUS: A CRITICAL REVIEW

Abstract

Nordic walking (NW) is a particularly health-friendly type of physical activities. Sessions of NW are carried outdoors in “a natural sports hall”. (Upeniece I.2013) Adequate doses of physical activities are a compulsory part of treatment for patients of Type II Diabetes Mellitus. Several research have confirmed the positive effects of physical activities for this particular group of patients. Three of the included works of research (Fritz et al, 2013; Fritz et al, 2011; Gram et al, 2010) had a set research quality in the PEDro database, and it corresponded to high quality (6 points out of 10). All included works of research are randomised controlled works of research. NW activities for 4 months under the supervision an instructor substantially decrease the total amount of fat for patients with Type II Diabetes Mellitus and this reduction also lasted for one year after the sessions. NW activities for 4 months have improved sleep quality and the overall increase of physical activities, which represents a significant element of treatment and preventive measures for patients of Type II Diabetes Mellitus.  NW the course is offered RSU students of medicine, rehabilitation Faculties. The increasing interest about NW in the schools for all ages group. KEYWORDS: Nordic walking, patients, Type II Diabetes Mellitus. DOI:  http://dx.doi.org/ 10.15181/atee.v1i0.668