Function and Benefits of Trekking Poles. The use of telescopic poles relieves knee joints and the muscles of the legs. Scientific studies based on a mountain tour of 8 hours proved that the strain on the knees is reduced by up to 250 tons. When using telescopic poles, ascending is less tiring. Arm and shoulder muscles support and relieve the leg muscles fundamentally. The regular walking rhythm with the pole leads to relaxed, calm breathing and increase stamina. Due to hiking in a more upright position, the lung function is also improved.
In 1981, Dr. G. Neureuther published an investigation into the strain relief
provided by ski sticks. Gait analyses showed that it was possible to reduce the
pressure strain on the opposite leg by approximately 20% if sticks were used.
While walking on level ground, walking sticks reduce the body weight carried by
the legs by approximately 5 kg every step. When up walking up or down a
mountain, it is reduced by 8 kg. With an average of 45 to 70 uses of the sticks
per minute, the legs are relieved of between 13 and 33 tons per hike, so you
walk more easily.
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