Phenomena and Processes

Nordic Walking

Form of brisk walking, utilizing walking poles, which actively engages the trunk and upper limbs during walking, maintaining the natural gait, while the hands are performing an open–close cycle in an alternating manner.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

Form of brisk walking, utilizing walking poles, which actively engages the trunk and upper limbs during walking, maintaining the natural gait, while the hands are performing an open–close cycle in an alternating manner.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Pole Walking
  • Walking, Nordic
  • Walking, Pole

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Aspects Covered

5 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings drug effects, genetics, immunology, physiology, radiation effects.

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History Note

2022

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Previous Indexing

  • Walking (2008-2021)

MeSH Hierarchy

Tree Numbers

  1. G11.427.410.568.900w.813w
  2. G11.427.410.698.277w.937w.250w
  3. I03.350w.937w.250w
  4. I03.450.642w.845w.940w.500w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Nordic Walking. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000088783. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000088783
  2. Nordic Walking. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nordic_walking
  3. Nordic Walking. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q667692