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Influence of Walking as Physiological Training to Improve Respiratory Parameters in the Elderly Population

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  • Klára Novotová

    (Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, Charles University, 162 52 Prague, Czech Republic)

  • Dagmar Pavlů

    (Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, Charles University, 162 52 Prague, Czech Republic)

  • Dominika Dvořáčková

    (Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, Charles University, 162 52 Prague, Czech Republic)

  • Anna Arnal-Gómez

    (Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Physiotherapy, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain
    Physiotherapy in Motion, Multispecialty Research Group (PTinMOTION), 46010 Valencia, Spain)

  • Gemma Victoria Espí-López

    (Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Physiotherapy, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain
    Exercise Intervention for Health (EXINH), University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain)

Abstract

Walking as physiological training is reported to be an effective activity in order to beneficially influence and slow the onset of aging in healthy elderly people. However, insufficient evidence exists on how walking influences lung function in seniors. In our study, we aim to evaluate the effect of different types of walking on lung function in healthy seniors. The PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus and EBSCO Essentials databases were searched, while the methodological quality was assessed by the RoB2 tool. A total of seven studies (RCTs) published between 2002–2022 that met the eligibility criteria were analysed in this review. All participants were older adults without any specific associated disease, aged 60 and above. The interventions included structured physical activity; a high/moderate exercise program; long-term regular walking; walking as a part of functional movement training; walking sideways, backward and forward as a part of aerobic training; fast walking; Stepper walking; walking on a treadmill combined with incentive spirometry; and Nordic walking. Overall, most of the mentioned types of walking led to improved lung function in healthy elderly subjects. However, the prescribed Stepper walking program did not improve lung function in healthy seniors.

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  • Klára Novotová & Dagmar Pavlů & Dominika Dvořáčková & Anna Arnal-Gómez & Gemma Victoria Espí-López, 2022. "Influence of Walking as Physiological Training to Improve Respiratory Parameters in the Elderly Population," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(13), pages 1-16, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:13:p:7995-:d:851730
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    1. Giuseppe Battaglia & Valerio Giustino & Giuseppe Messina & Mariangela Faraone & Jessica Brusa & Anna Bordonali & Mario Barbagallo & Antonio Palma & Ligia-Juliana Dominguez, 2020. "Walking in Natural Environments as Geriatrician’s Recommendation for Fall Prevention: Preliminary Outcomes from the “Passiata Day” Model," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 12(7), pages 1-9, March.
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