Spinal Cord Injury Awareness
By: Oscar Palacio Urban Poling is delighted to inform and increase awareness regarding Spinal Cord Injuries (SCIs) that continue affecting thousands of Canadians and a vast number of individuals worldwide. The World Health Organization (WHO) has tailored the following key facts: Every year, around the world, between 250,000 and 500,000 people suffer a spinal […]
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 […]
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 […]
Stroke and Brain Injuries Awareness Month
JUNE – Stroke and Brain Injuries Awareness Month For June, Urban Poling has the pleasure to increase awareness regarding stroke and brain injury. In this blog, we will discuss the great benefits of physical activity and its association with having a healthy brain at any age or stage. Stroke is the second leading cause of […]
April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month
April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month! Over 19 research studies have been completed on the effects of Nordic Walking on Parkinson’s Disease. These 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 health benefits which may include increased balance & […]
WEBINAR – Cancer Nutrition and the Anti-Cancer Diet
Jean LaMantia is back by popular demand! FREE Registration Here! We were thrilled to have had Jean speak as part of our Cancer Wellness course last year and are elated to have her speak this month being Nutrition Month & World Lymphedema Day. Jean will be hosting her webinar March 16th from 12-1pm ET. Jean […]
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 – 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 […]