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 […]
Independence Day
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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 […]
Top 5 Tip to Prevent Falls From an OT & Gerontologist!
Falls are the leading cause of injury among older adults and the number of individuals who fall increases exponentially with each decade after the age of 65. Fortunately, there are many steps that can be taken to reduce the risk of falls. Here are the top 5 tips to help prevent falls from Mandy Shintani, […]
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 […]
Outdoor fitness routines that energize body and spirit – By Jody Robbins
The pandemic has divided us into those who took action and created new, healthy habits and those of us who, well, tried. Fortunately, mild spring weather offers more options for keeping up or starting an exercise routine outdoors. Here are some enticing outdoor options for physical and mental fitness, while still maintaining COVID protocols. Nordic […]
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 […]