Does Nordic Walking spare your knees? The evidence is mixed
It is often claimed that poles relieve the knees. Studies on level ground do not reliably confirm this, but poles can help downhill.
Joints and movement
Joints and movement on Nordic Walking Hub. It is often claimed that poles relieve the knees. Studies on level ground do not reliably confirm this, but poles can help downhill.
Hip, osteoarthritis and poles: what eight studies showed
A 2026 review summarised eight trials with 468 people with hip osteoarthritis. Nordic Walking improved getting up, stairs and walking. After hip surgery there…
Bones and falls: what we don’t yet know about Nordic Walking
For people over 50 at elevated risk of fractures, the evidence is very weak. The review does not have enough data on fractures and…
