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 of the impact and stress away from knees and hips (further studies submitted for publication). The specialized ACTIVATOR Poles and technique, designed by an occupational therapist & Gerontologist, build walking-tolerance and confidence following hip or knee surgery, promoting an easier transition from the rehab clinic to an active post-rehabilitation lifestyle.
Research Benefits:
Evidence-based studies on arthritis clearly identify poling as a healthy mode of physical activity suitable for rehabilitation. Urban Poling offers proven beneficial effects on key health parameters which may include:
- Pain management
- Reduced impact on knee joints
- Higher exercise tolerance
- Improved posture, balance & stability
- Healthy weight management
- Increased gait speed
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WOW!! The first time using the ACTIVATOR poles, I was able to walk half an hour with NO PAIN! I have severe osteoarthritis, osteoporosis and I need bilateral knee replacement surgery. The ACTIVATOR poles allow me to be mobile without pain by taking the pressure off my joints and I feel secure that I won’t fall. Now that I am able to be more active, I am starting to lose weight. ACTIVATOR poles are giving me a new comfortable and promising lease on life.
– Joyce Giles
I had a knee replacement and the poles have given me the confidence to go out in all kinds of weather and kept me from being housebound because of the pain and mobility issues. The ACTIVATOR poles gave me a workout, better balance and a way to take some of the pressure of my painful knee compared to a cane. I absolutely love my poles!
– Sandra Birdsell
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
– Dolores Langford, physiotherapist