THE AUTHORITY IN
KINETIC REHABILITATION
NWANA Health is the institutional arm of the Nordic Walking Association of North America, dedicated to integrating high-performance athletic standards into clinical healthcare systems.
As an IRS recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, we provide the technical foundation for hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and insurance providers across the United States and North America. Our mission is simple: to share the transformative power of elite sport technique to save and improve lives.
ALBERT FATIKHOV
The expertise behind NWANA is rooted in decades of professional athletic performance. Albert Fatikhov is a world-class Nordic Walking medalist (World & Latvia Championships) and a former professional football player and coach.
Having overcome severe knee injuries (ACL) through the very techniques taught by this association, Albert transformed his athletic mastery into a standardized clinical protocol. He leads the association from Florida, USA, ensuring that every specialist trained by NWANA meets the highest global standards of movement.
“We don’t separate health from sport. We adapt the precision of elite performance to the reality of human recovery.”
WHY THE ATHLETIC PROTOCOL?
The technical mechanism behind clinical results.
Beyond Fitness
Most “poles-based” programs are recreational. In clinical rehabilitation—for CHF, COPD, and recovery—technique is the medicine. Our protocol ensures the biomechanical load is precisely delivered for metabolic and functional gain.
Standardized Delivery
Healthcare systems require repeatability. NWANA provides a unified national standard that allows providers to measure progress accurately through metrics like the 6MWD (6-Minute Walk Distance).
Workforce Empowerment
We do not replace clinicians; we equip them. We provide the “Skill Standard” that physical therapists and nurses need to turn a simple walk into a high-impact therapeutic intervention.
Non-Profit Commitment
NWANA Health operates under strict fiduciary oversight. As a public charity, our resources are 100% dedicated to scientific development, specialist training, and community accessibility. We are not a commercial fitness vendor; we are the Continental Governing Body.