Walking Poles

Urban Pole Walking

Designed by a Canadian Occupational Therapist, urban poles are all about increasing your functional ability. That is, doing more with your body physically, is safer, for longer and with less likelihood of causing pain. This fits in with Esperance Physiotherapy's goal of improving our community's ability to live stronger and live 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 gain beneficial movement, pole walking is a skill that ideally is 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 correctly use your new urban poles. If you want to and it is appropriate for your level of fitness, you can join our regular group of pole walkers recently caught having fun in the Esperance Weekender.

Products 

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ACTIVATOR™ poles were designed for post/hip knee surgery, Parkinson’s, stroke, MS, chronic pain, cancer rehab, spinal conditions and fall prevention. Available in midnight black or racing red.

Features

  • Button locking system for greater weight-bearing capacity – 90 kgs per pole (maximum user weight, 114 kg).
  • Patent ergonomic Coregrip designed for core strengthening while reducing strain on the wrist
  • Bell Shape tip for stability
  • Strapless to reduce the risk of injury
  • Anti-vibration features to minimize stress on joints
  • Adjustable to user heights to 182 cm
  • 2-section collapsible poles for travel

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Recommended by leading surgeons, GPs and Physiotherapists (us!!), our Activator 2 Poles were designed specifically for rehab and long-term conditions. The unique patented CoreGrip was designed specifically to improve strengthening, stability and off-loading with your safety in mind.  ACTIVATOR 2 poles can be utilized 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) while collapsing shorter for travel.

  • Patent ergonomic Coregrip designed for core strengthening while reducing strain on the wrist
  • Bell shape tip for stability
  • Strapless to minimize injuries
  • Anti-vibration features to minimize 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 Urban Activator Poles and other walking poles

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Benefits of Pole Walking

The beauty of pole walking is that 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.