April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month
April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month! Over 19 research studies have been completed on the effects of Nordic Walking on Parkinson’s Disease. These studies clearly identify poling, with the proper training, as a healthy mode of physical activity suited for improving quality of life. Walking poles offer proven health benefits which may include increased balance & […]
Harvard Health Supports the Benefits of Walking with Poles – Blog article in PT Helper
Harvard Health Publication recently posted a article titled, Fitness trend: Nordic walking, Walking with Nordic poles burns more calories and works more muscles than conventional walking. In the a blog article posted by PT Helper, an app for exercises for physiotherapists, it discusses this article and how walking poles are also prescribed extensively for rehabilitation […]