Aktives Leben für ältere Erwachsene
Active Living for Older Adults Summarized by Dr. Agnes Coutinho PhD Healthcare professionals working with older adults are routinely prescribing walking, as part of rehabilitation and overall health and wellness programs. There are over 280+ research studies identifying health benefits of adding specialized poles to any walking routine. Due to the improved balance, posture, reduce […]
ACTIVATOR bei traumatischen Wirbelsäulenverletzungen - Ihre Gesundheit - Wirbelsäulenerkrankungen
ACTIVATOR Rehab for Traumatic Spinal Injuries Summarized by Dr. Agnes Coutinho PhD Research Benefits: Evidence-based studies clearly identify poling as a healthy mode of physical activity suitable for rehabilitation and proven beneficial effects on key health parameters may include; improved posture, balance & stability increased walking tolerance improved strength increased confidence ACTIVATOR℗ Poles compared to […]
Aktives Leben für die Gesundheit des Herzens
Active Living for Cardiac Health Summarized by Dr. Agnes Coutinho PhD About Cardiovascular disease (CVD): Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a leading cause of death among Canadians, despite an estimate by the World Health Organization that “80% of cases of coronary heart disease… could be avoided, or postponed” with lifestyle changes. Currently, cardiologists and cardiac rehabilitation […]
Aktive Reha bei Schlaganfall
Active Rehab for Strokes Research Benefits: Evidence-based studies clearly identify poling, with the proper training, as a healthy mode of physical activity suited for improving balance, gait and activities of daily living. Kang et al. (2016). ACTIVATOR℗ Poles benefits may include: Increased awareness and use of the affected side Improved functional gait pattern Increased gait […]
Aktive Reha für MSI und Sportverletzungen
Active Rehab for MSI & Sports Injuries More than 280 studies on PubMed & 9 studies on the ACTIVATOR℗ Poles clearly identify poling, with proper training, as a healthy mode of physical activity with proven benefits. Benefits may include: Normalized gait pattern Improved posture Decreased pain Increased core strength Increased walking tolerance Increased range of […]
Vor und nach Hüft-/Knieoperationen
Pre & Post Hip/Knee Surgery Summarized by Dr. Agnes Coutinho PhD In addition to the many health benefits of walking with poles, use of the unique ACTIVATOR℗ Poles may provide superior support when walking by encouraging proper posture, better balance and overall improved stability. Importantly, the use of these poles has been shown to remove some […]