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 […]
Active Rehab for Strokes
Active Rehab for Strokes Research Benefits: Evidence-based studies clearly identify poling, with the proper training, as a healthy mode of physical activity suited for improving balance, gait and activities of daily living. Kang et al. (2016). ACTIVATOR℗ Poles benefits may include: Increased awareness and use of the affected side Improved functional gait pattern Increased gait […]
Active Rehab for MSI & Sports Injuries
Active Rehab for MSI & Sports Injuries More than 280 studies on PubMed & 9 studies on the ACTIVATOR℗ Poles clearly identify poling, with proper training, as a healthy mode of physical activity with proven benefits. Benefits may include: Normalized gait pattern Improved posture Decreased pain Increased core strength Increased walking tolerance Increased range of […]
Active Living with Arthritis
Active Living with Arthritis Conditions involving joint pain, stiffness, swelling and discomfort such as arthritis, often pose a challenge for physicians in recommending a routine physical activity program due to the ongoing pain and fatigue, changes in functional abilities, and also mood disturbances often experienced by these patients. Yet, research clearly shows that physical activity, […]
Pre & Post Hip/Knee Surgery
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 […]
How Activator Poles Improve Gait-Speed, Stride & Balance Webinar – Health Care Professionals
How Activator Poles Improve Gait- Speed, Stride & Balance Learn how to use Activator ℗ Poles (patent pending) to improve all outcomes of gait: balance, stride length, arm swing, speed and less gait variability. A case study from a gait assessment lab was reviewed as well as other videos of gait changes with clients with […]
Minimizing Risk of Falls – Study at SNF/LTC Webinar – Healthcare Professionals
Minimizing Risk of Falls – Study (LTC/SNF) Join us for an in-depth review of the ACTIVATOR ℗ Poles as they relate to minimizing factors associated with risk of falls. From their innovative design & patented ergonomic Coregrip, the ACTIVATOR Poles have been used to improve core strengthening, posture, walking tolerance and normalize gait pattern for older […]
Comparison to Canes and Walkers Webinar – Healthcare Professionals
Comparison to Canes and Walkers Change of Practice – ACTIVATOR ℗ Poles in Comparison to Canes & to Reduce the use of Walkers and Crutches when appropriate. Recently, ACTIVATOR ℗ Poles were the focus of 8 international and national conference presentations/posters on this change of practice. Watch this 15 minute webinar on the research of the […]
Webinar – Active Living for Orthopaedic Rehab – Healthcare Professionals
Active Living for Orthopaedic Rehab ACTIVATOR ℗ Poles are an evidence-based, patented tool that is revolutionizing rehabilitation. Prescribed extensively across all continuums of healthcare for therapy and for the reduction of passive mobility device use such as canes, crutches and walkers (when appropriate). Learn how the ACTIVATOR Poles can benefit individuals with hip and knee conditions, such […]