Nordic Walking, a therapeutic modality against cancer related fatigue

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Cristina González Castro

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There is evidence that physical exercise can improve symptoms in cancer patients and survivors, particularly cancer related fatigue (CRF). Nordic Walking (NW) is an innovative physical exercise with physiological and psychological benefits when compared to normal walking. The present article presents NW as an alternative therapeutic treatment for CRF.

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González Castro, C. (2014). Nordic Walking, a therapeutic modality against cancer related fatigue. Educación Física Y Ciencia, 16(2), 1–6. Retrieved from https://efyc.fahce.unlp.edu.ar/article/view/EFyCv16n02a03
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Cristina González Castro

Especialista del Ejercicio en Rehabilitación Oncológica

Graduada en Radioterapia y Oncología (Universidad de Londres)

Graduada en Ciencias del Deporte, la Salud y el Ejercicio (St Mary´s University College)

Investigación y Docencia en Asociación para la promoción de la salud Ipar Izarra Nordic Walking Bilbao