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VOL. 10, ISSUE 4 (2025)
Effect of backward walking: A review article
Authors
Debarghya Kushary, Dama Rajesh Kumar, Diker Dev Joshi
Abstract
The study looked into the physical and mental
effects of backward walking (BW) in both clinical and healthy groups. A
systematic review was conducted following PRISMA guidelines. This review
included 20 peer-reviewed studies published between 2019 and 2025 that focused
on human BW interventions assessing functional outcomes. Data were extracted
and analyzed descriptively to find common trends in physical, biomechanical,
and cognitive changes. The findings showed that BW significantly improved gait,
balance, strength, and proprioception in clinical populations. It also helped
boost neuromuscular control and prevent injuries in healthy people.
Additionally, cognitive improvements were noted in neurological cases. The
reviewed studies had limitations, including differences in participant
characteristics, varying training methods, and inconsistencies in outcome
measures. These issues made it difficult to compare studies directly and
perform meta-analyses. Based on these findings, it is suggested that BW should
be included as a safe, low-cost, and effective rehabilitation method. Future
research should use standardized protocols, long-term designs, and larger
sample sizes to strengthen the evidence and improve clinical use.
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Pages:27-29
How to cite this article:
Debarghya Kushary, Dama Rajesh Kumar, Diker Dev Joshi "Effect of backward walking: A review article". International Journal of Yoga, Physiotherapy and Physical Education, Vol 10, Issue 4, 2025, Pages 27-29
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