Exercise to Improve Mindfulness & Balance

When I teach a POLES for Balance & Maintaining Mobility class, I work to achieve TWO goals: Helping people experience the freedom of movement possible when using poles for walking How to improve mindfulness We do exercises for balance, ROM (range of motion), gait, etc.   I use the sit-to-stand exercise to help improve mindfulness.  We […]

POLES for Hiking, Mobility List of Classes

Here’s the calendar (so far) for 2013. Click on the calendar link for full info on times, locations, etc.  I’ll do a separate category post so that if you are looking for a hiking class or a mobility class, it will be easier to find. Wed Jan 23 POLES for Mobility: Muhammad Ali Parkinson’s Center […]

Using POLES for Walking & Maintaining Mobility – MS Radio Talk Show

Radio Show helping people with Multiple Sclerosis.   Today after being bounced out of bed by an earthquake, I was honored to be the guest on a wonderful new radio talk show with John Rowley. We talked about how people with MS can benefit from using poles.  Press the play button, listen and let me know […]

New Facebook Page for people who love to walk and hike with poles

I just created a new Facebook Page for people to use as a FORUM for asking questions, discussing how poles enhance their outdoor experiences and help them achieve their goals. Please check it out and click the LIKE button to enjoy:  FaceBook Page for Pole Walkers

Save your Knees: Hiking Tip for Steep Terrain

Watch where you step!  How many times have you heard this?  When hiking, optimal foot placement can save a tweaked or strained ankle and it can significantly improve your performance.   This post is about a technique we teach on the trail (OTT) called the Side-Wide.  It’s especially useful for steep steps or obstacles. When you […]

POLES Bacronym

P O L E S:  Performance On Legs,  Extra Stability From Wikipedia:  A backronym or bacronym is a phrase constructed after the fact to make an existing word or words match an acronym. A backronym or bacronym is a phrase constructed after the fact to make an existing word or words match an acronym