Amputation & Nordic Walking with Phil Sheridan and Helen Parsons
In this episode, I talk to Phil Sheridan and Helen Parsons from Discover Nordic Walking, based in Yorkshire. Not only are they both qualified as British Nordic Walking Instructors, but they are also strength coaches with British Weight Lifting and GB Powerlifting. Helen has a MSc in Occupational Therapy and a BSc degree in Sport, Health, Exercise and Nutrition, while Phil has recently retired from a range of roles teaching and facilitating various subjects at the School of Medicine, University of Leeds. In 2002, Phil survived a near fatal road accident leaving him very badly injured and necessitating the amputation of his right leg below the knee. They are joining me today, to share their knowledge of how Nordic Walking can benefit people using prosthetics. If people wish to learn more about Nordic Walking and amputation then Phil & Helen have kindly offered to answer any questions and invited you to get in touch via their website, or on twitter and instagram using the handle @discovernordicwalking.They recommend looking at LimbPower the charity that has done more than most in this area with specific guidance and training for people with limb loss to become instructors. Also this online resource by Physiopedia might prove of interest for people wishing to find out more about high level physical activity for people living with lower-limbloss.Find An Instructorhttps://britishnordicwalking.org.uk/apps/store-locatorIf you have enjoyed this podcast, I would be very grateful if you could show your support by buying me a coffee! This enables me to continue producing these podcasts, as it will go towards covering the server and podcast platform licenses. Not only is Nordic Walking a whole body workout, but it is also one of the safest and most sociable way to exercise. Classes always finish up in a cafe enjoying a coffee together. Many thanks, Mary xI'm Mary Tweed, a British Nordic Walking Final thank you to sponsorsSupport the showIf you have enjoyed this podcast, I would be very grateful if you could show your support by buying me a coffee! This enables me to continue producing these podcasts, as it will go towards covering the server and podcast platform licenses. Many thanks, Mary x I'm Mary Tweed, a British Nordic Walking instructor with Nordic Walking East Anglia.Sponsors I would like to thank the sponsors of this episode, who are: British Nordic Walking Britishnordicwalking.org.uk Discount code: walking23 Nordicwalk.store Nordicwalk.store Paula: 01446 789 154 Walking Women Holidays walkingwomen.com Discount code: WOA23Ginny: 01784 664 063contactus@walkingwomen.com Social MediaPlease contact the show with suggestions, ideas for future topics, or to be interviewed. You can reach me on the following: Email: hello@walkingonairpodcast.co.uk Facebook: Walking On Air Instagram: walking_on_air_podcast ...