Research Round Up: Walking with Confidence-How Activator® Poles Can Support Residents in Long-Term Care
In long-term care, a walk can mean so much more than simply getting from one place to another. It can help residents hold on to their independence, enjoy time with others and take part in the routines that make each day feel familiar. Activator® poles can make walking feel steadier and more engaging by bringing […]
Research Roundup: How Activator® Poles Can Help Older Adults Feel Steadier
Want to feel steadier with every step? Activator® poles can turn an everyday walk into a confidence-building, full-body activity—giving older adults added support, a comfortable rhythm, and another way to stay active and independent. What the Research Tells Us Study overview. A small project at Ste-Anne’s Hospital in Montreal examined older adults who participated in […]
Take Your Urban Poling & Activator® Programs Beyond the Path
Join our live multi-terrain webinar and discover fresh ways to create engaging experiences with Urban and Activator® Poles. Non-Traditional Ways of Incorporating Urban & Activator® Poles into Your Programs Ready to expand your programming horizons? This practical, idea-packed webinar will explore creative ways to use Urban and Activator® Poles across multiple terrains. You’ll discover how […]
Research Roundup: 1 in 4 Adults Fall Each Year- Beat the Odds by Standing Taller and Walking Stronger with Activator® Poles
Falls can quickly change a person’s confidence, mobility, and independence. The good news? The right mobility tools can help older adults move more safely and confidently—and Activator® poles have been proven to do just that! By offering stability, encouraging upright posture, and supporting a more confident walking rhythm, Activator® poles can make balance and walking […]
Step Into Wellness with PAIRS and Urban Poling
Join PAIRS, a welcoming community founded by Noah Kim from UC San Diego, to help individuals with Parkinson’s stay active, build meaningful connections, and feel supported through intergenerational walking groups led by dedicated college student leaders. Inspired by his volunteer work with the Parkinson’s community, time living with his grandparents, and service in senior centers […]
Research Round UP: Step Stronger – How Activator® Poles Can Help Prevent Fractures and Build Confidence
Why Staying Active Can Feel Challenging If you live with osteoporosis, have had a spine fracture, or notice your upper back rounding forward, staying active can sometimes feel intimidating. Walking and exercise can support your bones, muscles, balance, and independence. At the same time, it is understandable to worry about falling, pain, or getting hurt. […]
Research Round UP: Stand Tall – How Activator® Poles Support Spinal Recovery
Getting back to walking after a spinal injury or surgery takes time, patience, and the right support, but even small steps can feel like meaningful progress when you feel steadier, safer, and more confident. How walking poles can help during rehabilitation. Urban Poling, also known as Nordic walking, and Activator® poles can offer steady, practical […]
Why Challenging Neuroplasticity Matters: Driving Intensity, Ideation, and Better Community Neurorehabilitation
Community-based neurorehabilitation programs are evolving, and innovative tools like Urban Poling and Activator® programs are opening new possibilities for patients and practitioners alike. In this upcoming live webinar, Dr. JJ Mowder-Tinney, PT, PhD, and Dr. Tiffany Salido, PT, will explore how these programs can be successfully introduced and expanded within communities to better support people […]
Can Walking with Poles Improve Fitness for People with Kidney Disease?
Staying active can be challenging for people living with kidney disease. Fatigue, weakness, pain, and low confidence can all make exercise feel difficult. A study in the Journal of Renal Nutrition explored whether Nordic walking with Activator® poles could help improve fitness and movement. What is Nordic walking? Nordic walking is a form of walking […]
How Nordic Walking May Help People with Kidney Disease Feel Better Day to Day
Living with kidney disease can affect more than lab results or clinic visits. Many people also deal with tiredness, pain, poor sleep, low confidence, and the feeling that kidney disease shapes their everyday life. A study published in the Journal of Renal Nutrition looked at whether a supervised Nordic walking program could help. What the […]