Main point: "Nordic Walking can be used as a low impact form of fitness walking for injury rehabilitation as well as a rehabilitation exercise for lower limb injuries."
Points quoted from the article:
- Effectiveness 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
