(Nordic) Trekking Poles

[SongStream]

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Learning how to use POLES can help people achieve, maintain, even regain mobility.. People with Parkinson's, MS, Arthritis, peripheral neuropathy, diabetes, joint problems, etc. are able to WALK more freely.

This excerpt is from a DVD that is about 2 hours of training and provides comprehensive information to help people use POLES to improve balance, posture, strength and function. For more info, visit PolesForMobility.com.

I finally got my groove back! I was beginning to feel defeated and disheartened by recent chronic posts so yesterday just before my physcial therapy appointment, I get a call from Stanford's AMN physical therapist and had her consult with my therapist. (I don't think this was a conincidence.) But I digress.

I brought up trekking poles to my therapist at my last appointment because I ran into a gentleman with MS at the "Ability Expo" (notice the word ability? Words matter and take my word, paraplegics cringe when you use words such as wheelchair bound, handicap, cripple, etc....You are summizing an individual based on their disability.). But I digress.

I was going to order and bring my trekking poles so I can be taught by my therapist. I hadn't ordered because see above: I was beginning to feel defeated based on some chronic posts. But I digress.

Stanford and my current physical therapist validated and I felt vindicated (I had to tell them about those certain posts) of the hard work and effort I put in which is why at 56, I am still quite mobile. So I got my groove back and today I ordered the Nordic trekking poles (non-collapsible because they offer stronger support.): amazon.com/gp/product/B0016...

I've included a video above that relates to those with mobility issues: MS, Parkingson's, etc....I am so looking forward to this! I will also post additional exercises to improve one's balance. More arsenal in my gym routine.

Edit 5//8: Love my poles! I am confident, balance secure and my posture is fantastic! I feel like a skier without the wipeouts.

[tieaknot]

Excellent! I got some trekking poles a couple years ago and use one or both when on uneven terrain. Looks cool(er) 😎 and helps a lot!

[monkeybus]

Yep, the old Nordic trekking poles. Every time i go to a camping goods store I see them and keep meaning to buy.

Whenever I am in China/Singapore, I see plenty of senior citizens using them. Look far more sylish than a walking stick or crutches.

Post more about your pole experience. Since I moved to crutches full-time, I am walking more and longer. Has to be good. I am ten years younger than you. I want to stay on two legs for as long as God gives me strength.

I spent a lot of time reading about leg muscles. Use them or lose them.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human...

p.s. Don't mention wheelchairs.

[SongStream in reply to monkeybus]

Monkeybus, you are too funny! Thanks for the belly laugh!

Yes, the trekking poles look cool and I think they will provide me more support for an aerobic walk. Just ordered yesterday and I will provide the link for the ones I had chosen.

[Hillary in reply to SongStream]

So nice to be back laughing about things

[Hidden in reply to monkeybus]

Oh yes it's very very funny.... This group said "be good with anyone".... Humm I was sad when I read this, I just want to following this group for learn about your problem and understand for my life with my boyfriend but I go out because " this joke" is not for me....