Unlocking Mobility and Confidence

The Activator Poles Advantage 
for Hip Replacement, Rehabilitation, and Hip Health

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Embracing innovation in patient care, the Activator  Poles stands out as a beacon of evidence-based excellence in the realm of hip replacement and rehabilitation. 

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Post-surgery Rehabilitation:

Following surgery, Activator  Poles prove instrumental in physical recovery, facilitating a quicker return to function.
The off-loading capabilities support effective pain management, while concurrently enhancing balance and normalizing gait patterns, surpassing the benefits of other mobility aids.
Users experience noticeable improvements in strength and range of motion, thereby instilling a positive sense of well-being during the critical recovery phase.

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Research Benefits:

Research studies clearly identify poling as a healthy mode of physical activity suitable for rehabilitation. There are 19 current independent studies on the ACTIVATOR® Poles in Canada and the UK, and over 300 studies (PubMed.com) which show beneficial e effects of Nordic walking on key health parameters including:

  • Pain management
  • Reduced impact on knee joints
  • Higher exercise tolerance
  • Improved posture, balance & stability
  • Healthy weight management
  • Increased walking speed
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Why Choose Us

Allow For Normal Gait Walking Or Upright Posture

Promotes Mobility Recovery

Better Body Muscular Control

Better Health Outcomes

The Activator® Advantage:

The Activator Poles offer a unique set of features that contribute to their effectiveness:

  • Strapless Ergonomic CoreGrip™: Designed for core strengthening and injury risk reduction.
  • Secure Locking System: With a weight-bearing capacity of 200 lb/90 kg per pole, providing stability and support
  • Anti-vibration Features: Enhancing comfort during use.
  • Adjustable in Length: Tailoring to individual needs for optimal usability.
  • Bell-shaped Tips: Ensuring stability on various terrains.

Max User Weight:
Activator/Activator2 poles can accommodate users up to 250/320 lb, ensuring broad accessibility.

Post-surgery Prescription:
Remarkably, Activator® Poles can be prescribed as early as Week 2 to Week 8, contingent upon approval from the surgeon and physical therapist. This highlights their effectiveness and the confidence the medical community places in their role in rehabilitation.

International Recognition:
Internationally recognized, the Activator® is not only an effective alternative to canes and crutches but also a tool to reduce or delay the use of walkers when prescribed, demonstrating its versatility and impact in improving outcomes.

Activator Testimonial

For the past 5 years I have consistently recommended the Activator poles to patients in my surgical practice. They have been especially helpful for spinal stenosis patients who have undergone surgical decompression and extension osteotomy patients who have had surgery for positive sagittal balance. They have been instrumental in promoting an upright posture and a functional walking pattern compared to canes and walkers. In my opinion they facilitate rehabilitation and return patients to optimal function faster.

Dr. Mihai Vioreanu is a highly experienced, Irish - trained Orthopaedic Surgeon with expertise in knee and hip surgery obtained in Canada and Australia

I immediately understood the benefits of the ACTIVATOR® poles as an alternative to canes, crutches and even walkers. The poles encourage an upright and symmetrical posture, rather than the forward lean of a walker or an asymmetrical lean from one cane. There is also an immediate reduction in lower extremity pain when weight bearing as well as improved balance and walking confidence.

Charles G. Fisher, MD MHSc FRCSC, surgery of the Spine Past President of the Canadian Spinal Society

The Activator® Poles allow me to be mobile and without pain by taking the pressure o my joints. My gait is steadier, and I feel condent that I won’t fall. Now that I am able to be more active, I am starting to lose weight. The Activator® Poles are giving me a new comfortable and promising lease on life.

Dolores Langford Physiotherapist Quote from British Columbia Physical Therapy Association Magazine