NORDIC WALKING:
THE ATHLETIC PROTOCOL
We are the athletes of NWANA. We are masters of biomechanics. We do not teach doctors how to treat patients—they are the clinical experts. We provide them with the standardized athletic skill they need to transform patient outcomes.
The Nordic Walking Association of North America (NWANA) is the continental governing body for competitive Nordic Walking in the United States and across all of North America. We train the workforce of hospitals, rehab centers, and insurance networks, delivering the elite technical mastery required for real functional recovery.
WE PROVIDE THE SKILL. YOU PROVIDE THE CARE.
Expert support for clinical integration and healthcare workforce development.
Clinics & Rehab
We train your physical therapists and rehab specialists in the NWANA Technique Standard. They integrate this athletic skill into their protocols for CHF, COPD, and recovery systems.
Insurance & Corporate
Standardized movement reduces the long-term burden of chronic disease. We provide workforce certification for wellness leaders to implement a unified national standard.
Research & Academia
Standardized technique is required for clinical data purity. We train research staff to ensure every study participant operates under the same verified athletic protocol.
THE METRIC OF FUNCTIONAL FREEDOM
The 6-Minute Walk Distance (6MWD)
In sports, we measure the finish line. In life, we measure the 6MWD—the prognostic indicator of mortality and hospitalization risk used in the US.
The NWANA athletic protocol is built to maximize this metric, delivering functional independence that recreational walking cannot match.
Equip Your Organization
Join the movement that bridges the gap between elite athletic technique and public health. NWANA provides the certification, the technical manuals, and the expert support.