The AAOS Annual Meeting
Urban Poling is delighted to announce that from August 31st to September 3rd, we will be presenting at The AAOS Annual Meeting. Valuable information related to pre and post hip & knee surgery will be delivered, as well as key and unique tips on how best to undergo restoration with the Activator poles. Urban Poling is […]
2021 American Indian Elders Conference
Urban Poling is thrilled to announce that the National Indian Council on Aging (NICOA) will be presenting the American Indian Elders Conference from August 1st to the 6th at the Nugget Resort and Casino. “Resilience for Tomorrow…Together” is the theme of the conference and is the only national aging conference in the country focusing exclusively […]
The Importance of Self Care
Self-care is an important component of your total health and well-being. Self-care can be many things! It is not just a spa day it can be so much more and something you can take time to do every single day. Exercise is a great outlet for self-care and Urban Poling is a great form of […]
Injury Prevention Awareness Day
The World Health Organization (WHO) has recognized that actions are needed in the areas of rehabilitation, injury prevention, promotion, and treatment as a key health strategy to guarantee healthy lives and promote well-being by 2030. The goal of the WHO is to strengthen and extend the restoration to ensure better health for all people across […]
Review: ACTIVATOR® Poles For Mobility
Urban Poling’s ACTIVATOR® poles are great for many chronic conditions such as diabetes, cancer, MS, spinal stenosis, stroke, Parkinson’s, and more. Additionally, ACTIVATOR® poles are a great resource for individuals who may need more help with their balance and mobility. ACTIVATOR® poles are uniquely designed by an occupational therapist to foster balance and stability. The […]
Review: ACTIVATOR® Poles for Parkinson’s Disease
Our poles have been vital in helping many individuals with Parkinson’s disease carry on their activities of daily living. Prescribed as best practices for neurorehabilitation in Canada and abroad, ACTIVATOR® Poles improve all aspects of gait including stride, posture, speed, and arm swing (see video below). Patented ACTIVATOR® Poles are recognized as an effective option […]
Review: ACTIVATOR® Poles for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune condition which attacks your own body’s tissues. Symptoms include tender, warm, swollen joints, joint stiffness that is usually worse in the mornings and after inactivity. This form of arthritis often affects smaller joints first such as those in your hands. That is why our ergonomic CoreGrip handles are excellent for […]
Rock Steady Boxing and Urban Poling Team Up to Fight Parkinson’s Disease
For more information, contact: Keri Eisenberg president Rock Steady Boxing Email: keisenberg@rocksteadyboxing.org Phone: 317-288-7035 Diana Oliver co-director Urban Poling Inc. Email: diana@urbanpoling.com Phone: 416-668-0116 [Indianapolis, IN and Vancouver, BC] – Rock Steady Boxing Inc. (RSB) and Urban Poling Inc. are pleased to announce that they are partnering and combining their strengths to improve […]
The Father’s Day 2021 Gift Guide
Father’s Day is fast approaching and we know that you ask the same question every year: what should I get dad? It’s time to think outside the box and treat dad with a gift that keeps giving all year round: the gift of good health! Here are a few reasons why dad Urban poles make […]
Outdoor fitness routines that energize body and spirit – By Jody Robbins
The pandemic has divided us into those who took action and created new, healthy habits and those of us who, well, tried. Fortunately, mild spring weather offers more options for keeping up or starting an exercise routine outdoors. Here are some enticing outdoor options for physical and mental fitness, while still maintaining COVID protocols. Nordic […]