Rehabilitation

Increasingly, Nordic Walking is being prescribed 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 body weight

• Rebuilds aerobic fitness base faster

• Double poling technique used to progress on from crutches

• Improves integration and co-ordination of muscles

• Increases muscle flexibility and joint mobility

• Enjoyable and motivating, resulting in higher program adhesion

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