Urban Pole Walking

Designed by a Canadian Occupational Therapist, urban poles are designed to increase your functional ability. That is, doing more with your body physically 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 recently caught having fun in the Esperance Weekender.

Products 

If you would like to look at the various pole walking options, click here.

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

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 90715055 or book your appointment online.