Course  for Rehabilitation & Wellness Professionals

- Designed by a Therapist For Therapists

“Our surgeons are excited about the upright posture that the Activator poles achieve with our patients recovering from spinal surgery.  The poles facilitate the biomechanics of a normal gait pattern and at the same time strengthen core muscles.”
– Hilary Jebson PT, Acute Spine Program at Vancouver General Hospital

“Activator & Urban poles are an excellent new tool for clients for improving posture, stability and balance.”
- Cathy McNorgan, Physiotherapist

Courses at a Glance

Live Rehab & Wellness Programs In Vancouver, Ottawa, Toronto, Kitchener & Windsor!

Richmond Oval, BC Presenter: Leah Munday May 26, 2012 (9am – 1:30pm) Ottawa, ON Presenter: Margaret Martin, PT Fall 2012 – TBA Windsor, ON Presenter: Donna Ofner May 27, 2012 (9am – 1pm) Toronto, ON Presenter: Mandy Shintani, OT& Tracy Lee, PT May 30, 2012 (4:30pm – 8:15pm) Kitchener, ON Presenter: Cathy McNorgan, PT Fall 2012 – TBA London, ON Presenter: Cathy McNorgan, PT Fall 2012 – TBA Note: Cost of training may vary by region. 1 pair of Urban Poling poles included (instructor certification only) Want to Be Notified When New Dates Are Announced?Enter your name & email address and we’ll let you know as soon as new dates are announced.

We are pleased to announce the launch of the new Urban Poling Course for Rehabilitation & Wellness Professionals

– Revolutionizing exercise programs, gait retraining and rehabilitation for youth and adults with chronic conditions, injuries and less active older adults.

What You’ll Learn

The Urban Poling Course for Rehabilitation & Wellness Professionals provides in-depth training for therapists, RT, RA, care facility employees, activity coordinators and older adult fitness instructors.

You’ll learn how to effectively use the Urban & Activator poles for rehabilitation, individual and group exercise programs. The Activator poles were co-developed by a therapist specifically for youth and adults with chronic conditions, post surgery and older adults who require more stability and balance when walking.

The 4.5 hour Urban Poling Course for Rehabilitation and Wellness Professionals course covers assessment tools and how to modify the technique based on the physical and cognitive limitations of clients. The practical portion includes an overview of assessments, techniques and exercises.

Includes the basic technique for urban poling (Nordic walking) for adults and active older adults recovering from injuries to elite athletes seeking core strengthening.  A must for therapists or rehab professionals who want to safely and effectively use poles as part of their treatment.

Who Should Attend?

The Course is suitable for those working with :

	pre/post hip or knee surgery		mild Parkinson’s, MS, TBI
	spinal cord injuries		mild stroke
	osteoarthritis, osteoporosis		cardiac rehab
	breast cancer rehab		gait retraining
	retirement to LTC		return to work programs
	mental health		group exercise programs

Tuition Details

Tuition for this 4.5-hour live training course is $229.99 and includes:

• Training materials including a 50 page manual.
• Complimentary pair of Urban Poling or ACTIVATOR poles ($100).**
• Access to a private instructor website
• Secrets of Success: How to Design and Market Your Urban Poling Program marketing eCourse ($40 value)
• Certificate of course completion.*

* Recognized for CECs by canfitpro *, BCRPA, OKA  and Canadian Centre of Activity and Aging (University of Western Ontario). CSEP & YWCA/YMCA upon request.

** Shipping and taxes not included.

This course is available Live in Vancouver, Toronto, Ottawa & Kitchener or Online.  Contact us if you want us to teach this course at your centre anywhere across Canada at info@urbanpoling.com

FOR PRIORITY REGISTRATION CALL 1-  877-499-7999  NOW TO RESERVE YOUR PLACE

For a full description of the Activator poles (Professional Edition) go to http://www.activatorpoles.com/

How Physiotherapy Clinics are using Urban Poling/Nordic Walking poles in their practice

Video Training Online If you’re not in one of our Live Certification areas, or if your schedule does not allow you to attend a live program, you can now take our online certification program. Get instant access to the online Urban Poling Course for Rehabilitation & Wellness Professionals with access to our private online certification program.  This offer also includes one pair of  Activator Poles ($89.99 value) to get you started! We hope you enjoy the 60 minutes of video teaching. Our unique and comprehensive course gives you all the materials, resources, tools and support you need to quickly and efficiently implement your own Activator program. The equipment, manual and course were designed with the expertise of therapists, RT, RA, care facility employees, activity coordinators and older adults fitness instructors. Presenter: Mandy Shintani, BSc (O.T), MA (Gero), one of the leading experts in Canada on poling and co-developer of the Activator Poles &  Technique

• Veteran’s Affair POC1
• ICBC Rehab*
• WCB
• WSIB
• Extended Health Benefit plans.

* For specific clients

Agenda

1. Research Review (over 58 studies)
2. Features of the Activator poles
3. Basic technique
4. Goals
5. Determining which clients are appropriate for the Activator poles
6. Functional capabilities required
7. Standardized and formal assessment tools
8. Modifying for specific conditions: arthritis, CVA, fall prevention, Parkinson’s, MS, hip and knee conditions and post-surgery rehab, cardiac rehab and diabetes
9. Group exercises and guidelines
10. Urban Poling for adults & active older adults

Cost: $229.99 (includes Activator poles, 50-page manual & access to a private instructor website)

*Fitness professionals must have education or experience working with frail older adults or work in rehabilitation settings.

*Ask us about special pricing for care facilities, therapy clinics and community programs.  Care facilities & clinics can receive the online training program with orders of 20 pairs or more of the Activator & Urban Poles.