Récupération du bien-être Parkinson et Poling urbain : un duo axé sur la mobilité
Urban Poling and Parkinson Wellness Recovery (PWR!) are proud to announce a collaboration to support those living with Parkinson’s disease by improving their everyday mobility through dynamic exercise programs. Founded by Dr. Becky Farley, PWR! is a non-profit organization that advocates combining rehabilitation goals with community-based exercise and wellness programs to help people with PD […]
Le blogueur Rick Phillips, spécialiste de l'arthrite, parle des bâtons activateurs !
I purchased a pair of walking poles. Yeah, I know, big deal. But this is a big deal. So let me tell you my story. Most people who know me know that I have diabetes. What they do not know is that I have Neuropathy. Neuropathy is a nerve condition thought to be brought on […]
Avril est le mois de la sensibilisation à la maladie de Parkinson
April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month! Over 19 research studies have been completed on the effects of Nordic Walking on Parkinson’s Disease. These studies clearly identify poling, with the proper training, as a healthy mode of physical activity suited for improving quality of life. Walking poles offer proven health benefits which may include increased balance & […]
Apprenez à renforcer la santé de votre cerveau !
Prevention Magazine featured an article on brain health with the renowned neurosurgeon, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, where he shared valuable tips on how to protect the ever important “grey matter” as we age. There’s no time like the present to make sure we’re doing our best to keep it stimulated, energized, and replenished. March 15-21, 2021 […]
Une nouvelle étude sur l'ostéoporose à l'université de Saskatchewan
Researchers at the University of Saskatchewan’s College of Kinesiology, led by Dr. Kontulainen, are conducting a study of our Activator poles to assess the effects of Nordic walking on mobility, physical function, posture, and quality of life. This investigation is focused on outcomes for individuals with osteoporosis, a history of vertebral fracture or hyperkyphosis. This […]
WEBINAIRE – La nutrition anticancéreuse et le régime anticancéreux
Jean LaMantia is back by popular demand! FREE Registration Here! We were thrilled to have had Jean speak as part of our Cancer Wellness course last year and are elated to have her speak this month being Nutrition Month & World Lymphedema Day. Jean will be hosting her webinar March 16th from 12-1pm ET. Jean […]
Prochain webinaire avec Jean LaMantia - Nutrition contre le cancer et régime anti-cancer
Jean LaMantia is back by popular demand! We were thrilled to have had Jean speak as part of our Cancer Wellness course last year and are elated to have her present this month in honor of Nutrition Month & World Lymphedema Day. She will be hosting her webinar on Cancer Nutrition and the Anti-Cancer Diet on […]
Gros plan sur Barb Gormley
Up Close & Personal with Barb Gormley We asked Barb a few questions so that she could share her valuable insight and experience: Q: When you see people walking with poor technique because they have obviously taught themselves or people who still think that hiking poles and Nordic walking poles are the same, do you […]
En savoir plus sur Lumino Health !
We’re happy to be partnered with some amazing organizations and programs such as Lumino Health, an innovation from Sun Life! Lumino Health’s goal is to move away from out-dated health-care practices and connect you with the right health-care provider or resource when you need it most. The health-care system has been reactive and driven by […]
Restez actif et en forme cette saison et tout au long de l'année
Looking for new ways to stay activated, motivated and inspired – aren’t we all! Join us to hear from Mandy Shintani, Canadian Occupational Therapist and International Speaker on how adding uniquely designed walking poles to your walk can help keep you balanced, UP-right, and UP-lifted all year long! Make 2021 the year that you embrace […]