ACTIVATOR Course for Rehab Professionals

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ACTIVATOR Course for Rehab Professionals

CEU Approved! ACTIVATOR® Course for Rehab Professionals

Actvator Course

Learn about the dynamic, evidence-based ACTIVATOR® Program prescribed as best practice for rehabilitation programs across Canada & abroad to improve outcomes in gait, balance, posture and core strength while inspiring  active living.  Listen below to video testimonials from top international therapists on how the ACTIVATOR Poles have transformed their practice.

ACTIVATOR® Poles are an FDA registered, patented tool that is revolutionizing rehabilitation. Prescribed extensively in all continuums of health care for therapy and to reduce or delay the use of passive mobility devices such as canes, crutches and walkers (as deemed appropriate by rehab professional).

Complete this practical, fun and internationally acclaimed course to become a designated ACTIVATOR® Trainer!

LIVE/ Virtual Live COURSES

LOCATION

July 4-8, 2023

ACTIVATOR® Course at World PD Congress

Barcelona, Spain

July 22, 2023

ACTIVATOR® Course for (VIRTUAL-Live)

Urban Poling ZOOM

August, 2023

ACTIVATOR® Course (VIRTUAL-Live)

Urban Poling ZOOM

For more information, contact Urban Poling Managing Director Diana Oliver at diana@urbanpoling.com 

TESTIMONIALS

They have been instrumental in promoting an upright posture and a functional walking pattern compared to canes and walkers. In my opinion they facilitate rehabilitation and return patients to optimal function faster.

- Dr. Charles G. Fisher MD MHSc FRCSC, Past President of the Canadian Spine Society

ACTIVATOR® Poles for Parkinson’s Rehab

ACTIVATOR® Poles for Parkinson’s Rehab

ACTIVATOR® Poles for Geriatric Rehab

ACTIVATOR® Poles for Cancer Rehab

ACTIVATOR® Poles for Skilled Nursing Facility

Online/Self Paced Online Course Agenda (4 hours)

CEU Approved by 45 USA PT State Boards (see chart below)

  • Research Review (18 independent studies on ACTIVATOR Poles & 366+ on Nordic walking) – 30 minutes
  • ACTIVATOR® Adjustment – 15 minutes
  • ACTIVATOR® Technique for balance and gait retraining – 30 minutes
  • ACTIVATOR® PUSH Technique to enhance movement with Seated, Standing & Pre-Gait Exercises – 30 minutes
  • Urban Poling/Nordic walking Technique for higher intensity and gait speed – 30 minutes
  • Contraindications & Guidelines for Specific Conditions; Parkinson’s, Geriatrics, Pre/Post Hip & Knee Replacement Surgery, Stroke, MS and Spinal Stenosis – 30 minutes
  • Group Exercise Guidelines -15 minutes
  • Assessments & Manual Review – 45 minutes
  • Quiz – 15 minutes. 

* Schedule is based on suggested timelines for practice sessions and reading the manual.

INCLUDED IN THIS COURSE

  • Certificate.  Course is approved for 4 CEUs with State Physical Therapy Boards/Associations (see chart below), ACSM*, FAI & CCAA.  Upon request with CSEP.
  • Monthly Newsletter
  • Evidence based ACTIVATOR® Poles & Accessories
  • Online comprehensive Manual
  • Professional Pricing on ACTIVATOR® & Urban Poles*
  • ACTIVATOR® Trainer – Therapist Logo
* Please note that access to this course is available for six months.

COURSES & PRICES

LIVE COURSE – $ 399.99 

VIRTUAL LIVE COURSE – $ 369.99 

ONLINE COURSE – $ 299.99 

* starts at $ 369.99 base price. Final value will
be adjusted for OnDemand  customization. 

Presenter of Virtual-LIVE Course

Dr. Joy A Cochran is a physical therapist passionate about treating the neurologic and older adult populations. She feels there is a disconnect between the current healthcare system and discharge to evidence-based fitness programs / re-integration back into the community. Joy graduated with her Doctor of Physical Therapy from Northern Illinois University in 2016. She is a Credentialed Balance and Falls Professional and Certified Exercise Expert for the Aging Adult (CEEAA) through the Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), a Master Trainer for Urban Poling, and also holds certifications specific to treating Parkinson's Disease - PWR! Moves, Rock Steady Boxing (RSB), and LSVT BIG. Joy is experienced in treating complex conditions, such as; Parkinson's Disease (PD), Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), stroke, Spinal Cord Injury (SCI), amputees, balance, and vestibular.

Presenter and Guest Speakers of Online Course

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Mandy Shintani has been an occupational therapist for 35 years and is a Gerontologist. She is an international conference speaker and presented at ACRM, ICAA, 200 years of Parkinson’s Disease Conference in Australia, the National Fall Prevention conference (Canada) and Davis Phinney (USA). Seventeen years ago, she developed the evidence-based ACTIVATOR® Poles (patented) and technique specifically for rehabilitation.

8,000 international therapists and instructors have completed her training programs on ACTIVATOR Walking Poles and Nordic walking for rehabilitation and fitness. She has in national media including; the Globe and Mail & CBC. She was a finalist in the prestigious YWCA Women of Distinction Award for Innovation & Entrepreneurship.

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John Hisamoto

Tampa Bay, Fl

P.T./A.T., C.

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Jon Schultz

URBANDALE, OHIO

BSc – Physiotherapy

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Joy A Cochran

WATERTOWN, WI

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Kerri Tuttle is a Master Trainer at Urban Poling.

Kerri Tuttle

TUCSON, AZ

PT, DPT, MTC

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Nicole Nexon

Point Pleasant, NJ

MS – Physical Therapy

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Sunhan Anderson

TORONTO, ON

Doctor of Physiotherapy (DPT)

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Wendy Wilkerson

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA

BS, MS. Ed., MFP-C

Susan Yungblut

OTTAWA, ON

Physiotherapist

Disclosure Statement:

Mandy Shintani is the developer of the ACTIVATOR® Poles and technique and course, as well as the co-owner of Urban Poling Inc. that distributes and sells ACTIVATOR and Urban Poles.

CEU Approved by USA PT State Boards

This course is approved for 4 Contact Hours through RHE-Cert, the PT accreditation program of Redefine Health Education (RHE). RHE is the sponsoring provider of this course. If you have questions about CEUs for the ACTIVATOR course with your state, please contact info@redefinehealthed.com.

Cancellation/Refund Policy

Cancellation Policy/Refund Policy: Course participants can expect a full refund (minus the $25 registration fee) up to one week prior to the course. Cancellations up to 48 hours prior to the course will receive 75% of the registration fee. With less than 48 hours notice, 50% of the registration fee will be returned.
Note: Participants should only use this knowledge to work within their professional boundaries as determined by their association and college.
The American College of Sports Medicine’s Professional Education Committee certifies that “Urban Poling Inc.” meets the criteria ACSM Approved  Provider status from (2019 – December 2022). Approved Providers and their content reflect the concepts of their respective organizations and do not necessarily represent the positions or policies of ACSM. Provider-ship # 843871.  ACSM approved provider-ship of this program does not imply endorsement of the sponsoring organization’s products/services.

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