Active Living with MS
Active Living with MS Summarized by Dr. Agnes Coutinho PhD Research Benefits: Evidence-based 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 beneficial effects on general key heath parameters which may include: Increased balance & stability Improved posture Increase […]
ACTIVATOR for Traumatic Spinal Injuries – Your Health – Spinal Conditions
ACTIVATOR Rehab for Traumatic Spinal Injuries Summarized by Dr. Agnes Coutinho PhD Research Benefits: Evidence-based studies clearly identify poling as a healthy mode of physical activity suitable for rehabilitation and proven beneficial effects on key health parameters may include; improved posture, balance & stability increased walking tolerance improved strength increased confidence ACTIVATOR℗ Poles compared to […]
Active Living with Diabetes
Active Living with Diabetes Summarized by Dr. Agnes Coutinho PhD Regular physical activity helps to regulate blood glucose and increase insulin sensitivity. The more muscles that are used during exercise, the greater will be the benefits. This makes Urban Poling one of the best forms of fitness, as it provides a full body workout and […]
Active Living for Cardiac Health
Active Living for Cardiac Health Summarized by Dr. Agnes Coutinho PhD About Cardiovascular disease (CVD): Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a leading cause of death among Canadians, despite an estimate by the World Health Organization that “80% of cases of coronary heart disease… could be avoided, or postponed” with lifestyle changes. Currently, cardiologists and cardiac rehabilitation […]
Active Rehab for Strokes
Active Rehab for Strokes Research Benefits: Evidence-based studies clearly identify poling, with the proper training, as a healthy mode of physical activity suited for improving balance, gait and activities of daily living. Kang et al. (2016). ACTIVATOR℗ Poles benefits may include: Increased awareness and use of the affected side Improved functional gait pattern Increased gait […]
Active Rehab for MSI & Sports Injuries
Active Rehab for MSI & Sports Injuries More than 280 studies on PubMed & 9 studies on the ACTIVATOR℗ Poles clearly identify poling, with proper training, as a healthy mode of physical activity with proven benefits. Benefits may include: Normalized gait pattern Improved posture Decreased pain Increased core strength Increased walking tolerance Increased range of […]
Pre & Post Hip/Knee Surgery
Pre & Post Hip/Knee Surgery Summarized by Dr. Agnes Coutinho PhD In addition to the many health benefits of walking with poles, use of the unique ACTIVATOR℗ Poles may provide superior support when walking by encouraging proper posture, better balance and overall improved stability. Importantly, the use of these poles has been shown to remove some […]
General Public – Hip and Knee OA Webinar – General Public
General Public – Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis (OA) Learn how ACTIVATOR ℗ and Urban Poles are an excellent tool for those with hip and knee OA as well as for pre/post hip and knee surgery rehabilitation (when appropriate). There are 9 studies specifically on the ACTIVATOR Poles and 280+ independent peer reviewed studies on Nordic walking listed […]