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 […]
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 […]
Teaching Urban Poling in Covid Times, Blessing or Curse?
Recently one of our long-time instructors Laura Clements wrote an amazing article on teaching Urban Poling during Covid. She was inspired after coming across our booth at a CanFitPro conference in Toronto after spending the day with her grandfather who was approaching 100 years old, and he walked with a similar straight arm swing, upright […]
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 Older Adults
Active Living for Older Adults 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 the improved balance, posture, reduce […]
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 […]