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ambulation (walking)
The act of walking. Also see gait & exercise.
Clinical significance:
- participating in walking groups results in improvements in blood pressure, lung function, body-mass index, & risk for depression [1]
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ambulatory device
exercise
gait
walking on heels
walking on toes
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References
- Hanson S, Jones A
Is there evidence that walking groups have health benefits?
A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Br J Sports Med 2015 Jan 19;
PMID: 25601182
http://bjsm.bmj.com/content/early/2014/12/19/bjsports-2014-094157