Walking Poles

Urban Pole Walking

Designed by a Canadian Occupational Therapist, urban poles are designed to increase your functional ability. That is, doing more physical activity is safer, for longer, and with a lower likelihood of causing pain. This aligns with Esperance Physiotherapy's goal of improving our community's ability to live stronger and longer. With patented large handgrips, lightweight & robust construction and the ability to collapse into a suitcase for travel, the Activator urban walking poles are your go-to tool for assisted weight-bearing activities.

Urban pole walking comes to Esperance!  Due to the altered carriage, walking pattern, and aim to achieve beneficial movement, pole walking is a skill that is ideally taught to you. No point in re-inventing the wheel, so to speak. When you purchase your urban poles at Esperance Physiotherapy, we will provide you with one-on-one instruction on how to use them correctly. If you want to, and it is appropriate for your level of fitness, you can join our regular group of pole walkers, who were recently featured having fun in the Esperance Weekender.

Activator 2 

Walking poles available at Esperance Physiotherapy

Recommended by leading surgeons, GPs and Physiotherapists (us!!), our Activator 2 Poles were explicitly designed for rehab and long-term conditions. The unique, patented CoreGrip was designed specifically to improve strength, stability, and off-loading, with your safety in mind. ACTIVATOR 2 poles can be utilised with post/hip knee surgery, Parkinson's, stroke, MS, pain management, sports injuries, cancer rehab, spinal conditions and older adults.

New ACTIVATOR 2 Poles are designed for taller clients (up to 6'4 "/195cm) and collapse shorter for travel.

  • Patent ergonomic Coregrip is designed for core strengthening while reducing strain on the wrist
  • Bell-shaped tip for stability
  • Strapless to minimise injuries
  • Anti-vibration features to minimise stress on joints
  • Trekking baskets
  • 3-section collapsible for travel, down to 64 cm
  • Flip and button lock – 90 kgs of weight-bearing per pole

Comparison between Activator2 and other walking poles

Understand the differences between walking poles and urban poles

Benefits of Pole Walking

The beauty of pole walking lies in its multitude of benefits. Pole walking assists in;

  • reducing the load on your hip, knee and ankle joints (ideal if you have joint pain)
  • standing taller
  • increasing the strength of your upper arms and core muscles
  • improving balance & coordination
  • improves walking efficiency, less side-to-side waddling, so to speak :)

Next Steps

If you want to use walking poles, our Physiotherapists can advise you on the best product, ideal pole setup and teach you the correct walking technique. Call us on 90715055 to book your appointment, or you can book online.

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