An article about the benefits of Nordic walking for people with MS made this point: "...we don’t want to just tell people with neurological deficits to ‘take a random walk’ if they walk poorly and slowly. Nordic walking is more efficient, requiring less energy, while encouraging straightness and balance.”
Key points:
- "Poles provide two additional points of contact with the ground, and for people with MS who may have gait problems."
- "Gentle increases in range of motion from pole movement can help reduce pain in the back, neck and shoulders."
- “...conditions muscles of the upper body, abdominals, back and legs."
- "Elevated mood and well-being."
- "...helps neuroplasticity."
- "...actively stretches the heel cord."
