Nordic walking as physical activity for adults with intellectual disability: A case series study

Miguel Adriano Sánchez-Lastra, Nerea Blanco-Martínez, Iván R. Martínez-Lemos, Antonio Prado-Freigenedo, Carlos Ayán-Pérez, Facultad de Ciencias de la Educación y el Deporte, Universidade de Vigo, Well-Move Research Group, Galicia Sur Health Research Institute , IIS Galicia Sur, Departamento de Didácticas Especiáis, Universidade de Vigo

Journal of Intellectual Disabilities

Published online on February 02, 2026

Abstract

Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, Ahead of Print.
This case series study examined the feasibility of implementing a Nordic Walking (NW) program as part of the physical activity routine in day centers for adults with intellectual disabilities, with the aim of enhancing physical fitness. Nine adults (eight ...