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ACTIVATOR Course for Rehab Professionals
CEU Approved! ACTIVATOR® Course for Rehab Professionals
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.
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
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
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.
John Hisamoto
Tampa Bay, Fl
P.T./A.T., C.
Jon Schultz
URBANDALE, OHIO
BSc – Physiotherapy
Joy A Cochran
WATERTOWN, WI
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Kerri Tuttle
TUCSON, AZ
PT, DPT, MTC
Nicole Nexon
Point Pleasant, NJ
MS – Physical Therapy
Sunhan Anderson
TORONTO, ON
Doctor of Physiotherapy (DPT)
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.