Nordic Walking                     

Gudrun Collins is a qualified international Nordic Walking Association Instructor, trained by Nordic Walking UK in London.

At the GeeCol Lymphoedema Centre in Suffolk, Bury St Edmunds, we encourage our lymphoedema patients to participate in Nordic Walking to stimulate the lymphatic System.

Walking is a highly recommended exercise for those who suffer from lymphoedema of either the upper or lower extremities. Nordic Walking is extremely useful, as the weight of the legs is supported by the poles used in Nordic Walking.

Nordic Walking originates from Finnland since 1997 and has become increasingly popular all over the world and can be enjoyed all year round. 
Compared with ordinary walking, Nordic Walking puts less strain on the body.

There are numerous benefits of Nordic Walking:

As much as 46% increase in oxygen consumption     

• Effective release of shoulder and neck tension
• Arthritic fingers don't swell
• Improves metabolism, increase of 20% of engery consumption
• The hold/relax actions of the forearm muscles encourage the   extra lymph to flow out of the arm.
• The hold/relax movements help keep surgery and radiation scars supple.
• Those patients who need a walking stick for support, will feel far more stable walking with the use of two Nordic Walking poles and will walk more easily with less fear of falling.
• The support of the arms will also mean less strain on the shoulder joint.
  
                                            

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