Effects of high-intensity interval walking training on muscle strength, walking ability, and health-related quality of life in people with diabetes accompanied by lower extremity weakness: A randomize
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- Study compared high-intensity interval walking training (IWT) and moderate-intensity continuous walking training (CWT) in people with diabetes and lower extremity weakness.
- No significant difference in knee extensor strength improvement between IWT and CWT groups.
- IWT group showed significant improvements in gait speed and physical quality of life (QOL).
- 50 participants were randomly divided into IWT and CWT groups, with both groups aiming for 120 minutes of walking per week over 5 months.
- Study concluded that IWT improves walking ability and physical QOL but not muscle strength compared to CWT.