Active Living for Primary Health Care
Find out about an effective new tool to motivate clients to become more active to manage their chronic conditions and for overall wellness. OT Sue Colbourne and Nurse Practitioner, Sarah Kis-Toth explain the benefits of using walking poles in primary care health settings as an innovative tool for improving outcomes for activity tolerance, weight management, normalizing gait patterns, reducing pain, improving mood and activating clients.
Webinar includes:
Review of researched benefits, how to do the ACTIVATOR technique, tips on successfully integrating walking poles into your primary care health setting, recommendations on starting up a group exercise program that incorporates health education, social interaction and results in increased participation in exercise.
In a study on walking and exercises with the Activator poles, there was a significant change in the following tests: Timed Up and Go, Stride Length, and Single Leg Stork Stand, which are all indicators for falls risk.
Hudec (current study) Cape Breton University
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Date & Time: |
2018 |
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Guest Speakers: |
Sue Colbourne, OT & Nurse Practitioner Sarah Kis-Toth from Vancouver Island Health Authority |
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Audience: |
Healthcare Professionals |