Course curriculum

    1. Getting the most from this training course

    2. Aims and Outcomes

    3. Further Support and Additional Training

    1. Poles - recommending the right pole for your client

    2. The Xcelerator - features explained

    3. The Ability - features explained

    4. The WALX detachable straps

    5. Adjusting Xcelerator Poles For Your Height

    6. Holding the Xcelerator handle correctly

    7. Adjusting Ability Poles For Your Height

    8. Holding The Ability handle correctly

    9. Consultation and pole clinic process

    1. WALX Phases of movement and why they matter

    2. Phase 1: Stability

    3. Phase 2: Progression

    4. Phase 3: Propulsion

    1. Goals, Considerations and Contraindications

    2. Specific Medical Conditions and Pole Use Considerations

    3. Practical Applications - Using Poles Safely and Effectively

    1. Weight-shifting exercises

    2. Toe-heel and ankle mobilisation

    3. Hip abduction

    4. Side steps

    5. Knee bends

    6. Step backs

    1. Spinal rotations - supported

    2. Spinal rotations - unsupported

    3. Shoulders and spine

    4. Puppet

    5. Head and Neck mobility

About this course

  • Free
  • 47 lessons

Learn in your own time

This course includes 2 sets of WALX poles (1 set WALX Xcelerator, 1 set WALX Ability) for use during the training module and for future client consultations.