Increasingly, Nordic Walking is being prescribed by physiotherapists, exercise physiologists and other healthcare professionals as a highly effective form of rehabilitation therapy. The technique can be manipulated to cater for patients’ specific needs and to achieve their desired outcomes.
- Effective in all stages of rehabilitation – from acute to chronic
- Enables functional mobility without loading of full bodyweight
- Rebuilds aerobic fitness base faster
- Double-poling technique variation used to progress on from crutches
- Improves integration and coordination of muscles
- Lighter, more manoeuvrable and sporty-looking apparatus
- Increases muscle flexibility and joint mobility (hip, knee, ankle & shoulder areas)
- Enjoyable and motivating - resulting in higher program adhesion