Its performance exceeds that of the LACE index, and it allows analysts to accurately estimate the risk of important postdischarge outcomes. 1  Death or urgent readmission after hospital discharge is a relatively common event that is costly to the health care system and has obvious important effects on patientsâ health.
In addition, use of walking sticks engages arm swinging and trunk movement, which is otherwise very limited with the use of a walker. Patients can discard use of walking sticks as soon as they feel secure, although some like the added support of the additional 2 legs.
Walk An Hour Lose 500 Calories. Walk One Hour Lose 500 Calories. Another study is being published that touts the benefits of walking as a healthy way to lose weight. According to a study by Ramblersâ Association of the UK, a brisk one-hour walk results in approximately 500 calories burned. specially commissioned study released by the Ramblersâ Association (RA) finds that a fast 60-minute walk covering 4.4 miles (7km) burns off about 500 calories.Now that pace is no stroll through the park but it is not race walking either.