Course  for Rehabilitation & Wellness Professionals

– Designed by a Therapist For Therapist

We are pleased to announce the launch of the new Urban Poling  Course for Rehabilitation & Wellness Professionals – Revolutionizing exercise programs, gait retraining and rehabilitation for youth and adults with chronic conditions, injuries and less active older adults. What You’ll Learn The Urban Poling Course for Rehabilitation & Wellness Professionals provides in-depth training for therapists, RT, RA, care facility employees, activity coordinators and older adult fitness instructors. You’ll learn how to effectively use the Urban & Activator poles for rehabilitation and group exercise programs. The Activator poles were developed for youth and adults with chronic conditions, clients recovering from injuries and older adults who require more stability and balance when walking. The 3.5 hour Urban Poling Course for Rehabilitation and Wellness Professionals course covers assessment tools and how to modify the technique based on the physical and cognitive limitations of clients. The practical portion includes an overview of assessments, techniques and exercises.   Includes the basic technique for urban poling (Nordic walking) for adults and active older adults. Who Should Attend? The Course is suitable for those working with : pre/post hip or knee surgery mild Parkinson’s, MS work related injuries mild stroke osteoarthritis, osteoporosis cardiac rehab breast cancer rehab gait retraining retirement to LTC return to work programs obesity group exercise programs FOR PRIORITY REGISTRATION OR CALL 1-  877-499-7999  NOW TO RESERVE YOUR PLACE

For a full description of the Activator poles (Professional Edition) go to www.activatorpoles.com

“Activator & Urban poles are an excellent new tool for clients for improving posture, stability and balance.” – Cathy McNorgan, Physiotherapist

Tuition Details

Tuition for this 3.5-hour live training course is $229 and includes:

• Training materials covering all ACTIVATOR course materials.
• Complimentary pair of Urban Poling or ACTIVATOR poles ($100).**
• Access to a private instructor website
• ACTIVATOR certificate of course completion.*

* Recognized for CECs by the Can-Fit-Pro, BCRPA, OKA  and Canadian Centre of Activity and Aging (University of Western Ontario)

** Shipping and taxes not included.

Third Party Funding Now Available

Health care services and insurance companies are now paying for our  Urban Poling and Activator poles.

• Veteran’s Affair POC1
• ICBC Rehab*
• WCB
• WSIB
• Extended Health Benefit plans.

* For specific clients

Agenda

1. Research Review (over 58 studies)

2. Features of the Activator poles

3. Basic technique

4. Goals

5. Determining which clients are appropriate for the Activator poles

6. Functional capabilities required

7. Standardized and formal assessment tools

8. Modifying for specific conditions: arthritis, CVA, fall prevention, Parkinson’s, MS, hip and knee conditions and post-surgery rehab, cardiac rehab and diabetes

9. Group exercises and guidelines

10. Urban Poling for adults & active older adults

Cost: $229 (includes Activator poles, 50 page manual & access to a private instructor website)

*Fitness professionals must have education or experience working with frail older adults or work in rehabilitation settings.

*Ask us about wholesale pricing for care facilities, therapy clinic and community programs (up to 43% off).    Care facilities & clinics can receive the online training program with orders of 20 pairs or more of the Activator & Urban Poles.

Further information for all courses:  http://urbanpoling.com/physio or 1 877 499 7999 or info@urbanpoling.com