Nordic Pole Walking Instructor Course

Nordic Pole Walking is the  Smarter way to walk.  Nordic Pole Walking is opening new treatment opportunities in Cardiorespiratory,  Orthopaedic, and  Neuro-rehabilitation.  It is one of the most effective rehab tools you will encounter!  Learn how to incorporate Nordic Pole Walking to improve your client’s fitness and rehabilitation.  Nordic Poles and related walking programs are now accepted on most automobile insurance treatment plans.

As a therapist,  exercise professional  or  researcher,  you must understand how to use these poles correctly and effectively.   Make it a business of helping others!  This comprehensive course will enable instructors to teach the true NPW technique.

All types of poling will be discussed,  along with a background on scientific studies and methods for training patients with different health disorders including:  diabetes,  CV disease,  MS  and  Parkinson’s,   diabetes,  high blood pressure,  arthritis,  back pain  and  neurological deficits.

This in-person course consists of extensive background Information Modules with scientific studies,  biomechanics and methods for group training sent to you prior to a half day hands-on on-site instruction session.  The half day on-site instruction will teach the Nordic Pole Walking technique,  review the different poles and rehabilitative modifications.  The focus will be to ensure you are confident in teaching Nordic Pole Walking and using poles with your clients safe and effectively.

Certified Instructors will receive on-going discounted pole purchasing.

Recommended for:

Physiotherapists,  Kinesiologists,  PTAs  and  exercise enthusiasts.

4.0 CEC qualification for Can-Fit-Pro