Heather's Poles

Today's the day .................................. to learn how to walk again

If you think that walking is something that you do from the waist down with your legs - then think again. What you need is a session with Heather Rhodes - one half of the husband and wife team who have designed the amazing pacerpoles.

Since my operation, I have been struggling away with the metal walking sticks that you are given as standard NHS issue. I found the handles so uncomfortable to hold that I had to put padding round them (with a bit of help from Roma!). Walking any sort of distance was a bit of an endurance test.

In her beautiful garden, overlooking Lake Windermere, Heather explained to me the basic principles that have determined the design of the poles with their unique contoured handles. She said that they would improve my posture and help me to walk in a much more efficient way - and she made me try them out.

The effect was instantaneous. I felt the benefit right away - walking this way was a completely different thing altogether ...........................