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Active living with Arthritis
Promoting Balance & Finding Your Stride with Urban Poling Arthritis Disease The condition is characterized by swelling and tenderness in one or more joints. Arthritis is characterized by joint pain and stiffness, which worsens with age. In general, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are the most prevalent types of arthritis. Consider the Activator® Poles – Rheumatoid […]
Arthritis Blogger Rick Phillips On Activator Poles!
Arthritis Month with Rick Phillips I purchased a pair of walking poles. Yeah, I know, big deal. But this is a big deal. So let me tell you my story. Most people who know me know that I have diabetes. What they do not know is that I have Neuropathy. Neuropathy is a nerve condition […]
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 […]
Physical Therapy Month Feature: Dr. Bahram Jam, PT
May is physical therapy month and we are featuring some of the amazing physical therapists who we have had the pleasure of working with. This blog features Dr. Bahram Jam, PT who we have been fortunate to have as one of our guest speakers at our post pre/post hip & knee webinars and the author […]
Arthritis Blogger Rick Phillips On Activator Poles!
I purchased a pair of walking poles. Yeah, I know, big deal. But this is a big deal. So let me tell you my story. Most people who know me know that I have diabetes. What they do not know is that I have Neuropathy. Neuropathy is a nerve condition thought to be brought on […]
Up Close & Personal with Barb Gormley
Up Close & Personal with Barb Gormley We asked Barb a few questions so that she could share her valuable insight and experience: Q: When you see people walking with poor technique because they have obviously taught themselves or people who still think that hiking poles and Nordic walking poles are the same, do you […]
Learn More About Lumino Health!
We’re happy to be partnered with some amazing organizations and programs such as Lumino Health, an innovation from Sun Life! Lumino Health’s goal is to move away from out-dated health-care practices and connect you with the right health-care provider or resource when you need it most. The health-care system has been reactive and driven by […]
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 […]