Guide des cadeaux pour la fête des pères 2021
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 […]
Mois de la sensibilisation aux accidents vasculaires cérébraux et aux lésions cérébrales
JUNE – Stroke and Brain Injuries Awareness Month For June, Urban Poling has the pleasure to increase awareness regarding stroke and brain injury. In this blog, we will discuss the great benefits of physical activity and its association with having a healthy brain at any age or stage. Stroke is the second leading cause of […]
6 Reasons Physical Therapists Love Our ACTIVATOR® Program
May is Physical Therapy Month in the United States! We have had the honor of working with renowned physical therapists both in the USA and abroad who have shared with us how we can improve our program for better client outcomes. Here are just 6 reasons why physical therapists love our Activator® Program & Poles! […]
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 […]
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 […]
Enseigner le poling urbain à l'époque de Covid, bénédiction ou malédiction ?
Recently one of our long-time instructors Laura Clements wrote an amazing article on teaching Urban Poling during Covid. She was inspired after coming across our booth at a CanFitPro conference in Toronto after spending the day with her grandfather who was approaching 100 years old, and he walked with a similar straight arm swing, upright […]
Vestibulaire
Vestibular disorders In addition to the many health benefits of walking with poles, using the unique ACTIVATOR℗ Poles may provide superior support when walking by encouraging proper posture, better balance and overall improved stability. The use of these poles has also been shown to improve common symptoms related to vestibular disorders. The specialized ACTIVATOR℗ Poles […]
WEBINAR EN DIRECT - Vie active pour les personnes atteintes de SEP
Active Living for People with MS Find out why people with MS are giving accolades to the evidence-based ACTIVATOR® poles for improving posture, balance, endurance, mood and confidence while walking. Use Nordic walking poles to stay active both inside and outside your home! I could not have walking through Provence France with out my […]
Conférence mondiale en ligne - 2020 Insight into Parkinson's
The international 2020 INSIGHT into Parkinson’s – Future Frontiers will be held on April 1-3rd. It will include international speakers from Australia, UK, India, Africa and Canada and over 5,000 participants are expected. Mandy Shintani, OT & Gerontologist and founder of Urban Poling will be presenting on Nordic walking for improving posture, balance and walking […]
WEBINAR EN DIRECT - Vivre activement avec la SEP - Professionnels de la santé
Active Living with MS Find out why therapists are giving accolades to the evidence-based ACTIVATOR℗ Poles for promoting improved posture, balance, endurance, mood and confidence for walking. Learn how these specialized walking poles promote the concept of active living and ability compared to the perception of traditional mobility devices such as canes. About this Webinar […]