Get UP and Go Nova Scotia
Get Up and Go: Empowering Patients and Promoting Health Through Activator® and Urban Pole Walking
Welcome to the Get Up and Go project, where the simple act of walking with poles is transforming lives and communities. Inspired by patients who shared stories of how pole walking improved their mobility and wellness, this initiative aims to introduce pole walking into Primary Care settings across Nova Scotia.
How You Can Get Involved
- Download the Toolkit: Access our comprehensive Guide and Health One Pagers for detailed information on how to incorporate Activator® Poles into patient care plans for chronic conditions.
- Join Our Webinars: Attend free educational webinars where healthcare professionals discuss how Urban Poling improves patient outcomes in managing arthritis, fall prevention, and other chronic conditions.
- Professional Pricing: Receive exclusive pricing on Activator® Poles for your pharmacy and provide your patients with an innovative tool that supports their health and well-being.
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Join Us in Making a Difference
Are you a Primary Care provider interested in joining our program?
Or perhaps you’re a patient eager to explore the benefits of pole walking for your health? Get involved today and be a part of this transformative journey towards better health and wellness
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I opened Zoomers Physiotherapy and Health Solutions in 2018 in the hopes of bringing a sports medicine approach to adult health and wellness. As a physiotherapist, I believe my role is to be a resource for clients to build comfort, confidence and competence in movement. When I came across the training content about the poles available from Urban Poling, I knew I had found tools that many of my clients would find beneficial. Many clients have benefitted from training with the Nordic-Style poles to increase the fitness benefits of their walking programs. The Activators have also given so many of our clients more independence, ability and comfort. We have seen success with the joint off-loading benefits of the Activators for clients with conditions like hip and knee osteoarthritis. Additionally, the stability provided by the Activator poles has helped our clients with conditions like Parkinson’s Disease walk more safely and with better control. Our clinicians and clients love the poles! They are definitely helping us help our clients live the life they love!
Laura Lundquist
“I learned about the benefits of Nordic Walking using Urban poles from a patient in my practice, who used them daily. As he aged, I observed that his posture, balance & mobility was better than his peers. Despite an acute knee injury, he completed an arduous walking pilgrimage with the poles! I researched the evidence about their effectiveness and started to recommend them to my patients. Urban poles assist with core activation, bone health and weight loss. Activator poles have assisted patients with health conditions like diabetes, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, cardiovascular disease and kyphosis. This inspired the Get up and Go project in Nova Scotia. The grant from the Family Doctor Council of DoctorsNS brought together Zoomers Physiotherapy & Health Solutions, Urban Poling and my clinic Coral Shared-Care Health Center to make this venture possible.”
Dr. AJ - Ajantha Jayabarathan Family Doctor