Alzheimer’ Disease Prevention
September Blog: Alzheimer’ Disease Prevention By: Oscar Palacio For September, Urban Poling is excited to discuss Alzheimer Disease and provide ways of lowering the chances of living with this condition. The Alzheimer Association and multiple research investigators have define this condition as the most common type of dementia, that causes memory loss and a decline […]
ACRM Annual Conference 2021
Urban Poling is excited to announce the participation of our co-director as a speaker, Mandy Shintani in the Progress in Rehabilitation Research Conference hosted by the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine (ACRM). The 98th Annual Conference will take place from September 26th to the 29th, and it will be virtual on a high-demand platform. The […]
Annual ANPT 2021 Conference
Urban Poling is thrilled to announce its participation in the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy (ANPT) 1st “Virtual” Annual Conference in 2021. Content will be available September 8 with the virtual “live” conference October 1-3. As a leading innovator in neurologic physical therapy practice, ANPT’s annual conference will provide a platform to tailor your professional […]
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 […]
The AAOS Annual Meeting
Urban Poling is delighted to announce that from August 31st to September 3rd, we will be presenting at The AAOS Annual Meeting. Valuable information related to pre and post hip & knee surgery will be delivered, as well as key and unique tips on how best to undergo restoration with the Activator poles. Urban Poling is […]
2021 American Indian Elders Conference
Urban Poling is thrilled to announce that the National Indian Council on Aging (NICOA) will be presenting the American Indian Elders Conference from August 1st to the 6th at the Nugget Resort and Casino. “Resilience for Tomorrow…Together” is the theme of the conference and is the only national aging conference in the country focusing exclusively […]
The Importance of Self Care
Self-care is an important component of your total health and well-being. Self-care can be many things! It is not just a spa day it can be so much more and something you can take time to do every single day. Exercise is a great outlet for self-care and Urban Poling is a great form of […]
Injury Prevention Awareness Day
The World Health Organization (WHO) has recognized that actions are needed in the areas of rehabilitation, injury prevention, promotion, and treatment as a key health strategy to guarantee healthy lives and promote well-being by 2030. The goal of the WHO is to strengthen and extend the restoration to ensure better health for all people across […]
Review: ACTIVATOR® Poles For Mobility
Urban Poling’s ACTIVATOR® poles are great for many chronic conditions such as diabetes, cancer, MS, spinal stenosis, stroke, Parkinson’s, and more. Additionally, ACTIVATOR® poles are a great resource for individuals who may need more help with their balance and mobility. ACTIVATOR® poles are uniquely designed by an occupational therapist to foster balance and stability. The […]
Review: ACTIVATOR® Poles for Parkinson’s Disease
Our poles have been vital in helping many individuals with Parkinson’s disease carry on their activities of daily living. Prescribed as best practices for neurorehabilitation in Canada and abroad, ACTIVATOR® Poles improve all aspects of gait including stride, posture, speed, and arm swing (see video below). Patented ACTIVATOR® Poles are recognized as an effective option […]