Backward Walking is most often used for Other. The Examine Database covers Depression.

Backward Walking

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•Last Updated: October 13, 2024

Backward walking is used in physical therapy as a way to build strength, improve gait and mobility, and increase range of motion in the knees, hips, and ankles.

Backward Walking is most often used for Other. The Examine Database covers Depression.

47 participants in trials and 1 meta-analysis

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D1 outcome

Last Updated:October 13, 2024

47 participants in trials and 1 meta-analysis

Examine Evidence Grades

D1 outcome

Examine Database: Backward Walking

Health Condition/Goal	Health Outcome	Grade	Evidence	Effect
Depression	1 Outcome		1 Study

Depression

1 Outcome

1 Study

Depression

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What type of exercise is best for depression among older adults?

In this network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials, walking was ranked as the most effective type of exercise for reducing depressive symptoms in older adults with depression.

A backward walking program improved balance, pain, and physical function in people with knee osteoarthritis

Examine Database References

Depression Symptoms - Tang L, Zhang L, Liu Y, Li Y, Yang L, Zou M, Yang H, Zhu L, Du R, Shen Y, Li H, Yang Y, Li ZOptimal dose and type of exercise to improve depressive symptoms in older adults: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.BMC Geriatr.(2024 Jun 7)