NEW Parkinson’s Exercise Guidelines
The Parkinson’s Foundation has released new guidelines for exercises for individuals with Parkinson’s. Parkinson’s is a movement disorder that causes diverse symptoms which develop often slowly over time. Exercise can help to control the symptoms of Parkinson’s and in some cases slow the disease, these guidelines are uniquely designed to do just this. Aerobic […]
The ICAA Virtual Conference 2021
Urban Poling is very excited to announce the participation of our co-director, Mandy Shintani in the conference of the International Council on Active Aging (ICAA). The ICAA’s mission is to promote Active Aging as a solution to improving the quality of life for older adults. This Virtual Conference will be held from November 10th to […]
Combine Exercise and The Great Outdoors to Boost Your Mental Health
More and more evidence supports that being outdoors and in natural environments has positive mental health benefits due to their restorative properties- they allow us to renew, refresh and re-energize! Urban settings, on the other hand, are completely different and have the opposite effect because everyone’s energy is spent on trying to cope with the […]
Vestibular
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 […]
LIVE WEBINAR – Active Living for People with MS
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 […]
LIVE WEBINAR – Active Living with MS – Healthcare Professionals
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 […]
LIVE WEBINAR – Active Living for Stroke Rehabilitation – Healthcare Professional
Active Living for Stroke Rehabilitation Learn about an innovative tool to improve the outcomes for clients with strokes for facilitating movement of the affected side, normalizing arm swing, weight-bearing on the affected leg, improving balance and posture. Find out how therapists are using the patented evidence-based ACTIVATOR℗ Poles to facilitate a more normal gait pattern […]
LIVE – Active Living with Stroke – Survivor + Caregivers Programs Webinar
Active Living with Stroke – Survivor + Caregivers Programs Research Benefits: Learn how Nordic walking can be a great tool for people recovering from a stroke. We’ll be presenting research-backed benefits of Nordic walking and showing how an Urban Poling program can be used for support groups, caregiver programs and also for Next Steps walking […]
Active Programs for Senior Living
Active Programs for Senior Living 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 improved balance, posture, reduced impact […]
Active Living for Cancer Rehab
Active Living for Cancer Rehab Summarized by Dr. Agnes Coutinho PhD. The Canadian Cancer Society recommends incorporating regular physical activity, as part of a healthy lifestyle and weight management plan to prevent the development of certain types of cancer (especially colon and breast cancer). We want to thank all of our clients who have shared […]