Fall Prevention Awareness Month:
Stay Steady on Your Feet with Urban & Activator Poles
September marks Fall Prevention Awareness Month, a time dedicated to educating the public about the risks of falls, particularly for older adults. Did you know that most injuries are related to falls? Not surprisingly, we’re not as steady on feet as we age and that just increases the likelihood of losing our balance. That’s why we need to do all that we can today to avoid taking a tumble later. As the saying goes, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”
Falls are the leading cause of injury for adults 65 years and older and often lead to hospitalizations with fracture related injuries. Falls are the number one cause of injury among older Canadians, with 85% becoming hospitalized with fracture related injuries.
This can all lead to chronic pain, reduced mobility and loss of independence. It’s a similar situation in the United States, where over 14 million people, fall every year. Not surprisingly, the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention recommends strength and balance improvement exercises. The good news is that falls are preventable just by adding a pair of Activator poles to your daily walk. They’re an easy and effective way to maintain independence, stay active and keep you steady on your feet.
Here are a few of the perks:
- Improved Balance: Activator poles provide additional points of contact with the ground for balance improvement and reduced falls risk in seniors who often have mobility issues or conditions that affect their stability.
- Enhanced Posture: Walking with poles encourages a more upright posture, which can alleviate strain on the lower back and improve overall body alignment.
- Increased Confidence: Many people feel more secure and confident when using poles because of the additional support that they provide.
- Improved Gait: Activator poles are specifically designed to improve gait by promoting better posture and enhancing stability. They encourage a more natural walking pattern, reduce the risk of falls, and engage core muscles for improved strength. Ideal for rehabilitation, they support safe and confident movement, especially for individuals with mobility challenges.
- Versatility: Whether you’re walking in an urban environment or exploring nature trails, these poles are adaptable to various terrains just be removing the rubber bell tips and using the carbide tips below.
The choice is yours…. no matter which style of ACTIVATOR® poles most appeals to you, they will provide all the additional support needed to help keep you standing tall and steady on your feet. After all, four points of contact are always better than two when it comes to balance and fall prevention so be sure to have yours handy as you walk your way to a steadier, taller and more confident you!