Online Self-paced | Activator® Course Allied Health Professionals

Learn about the evidence-based, globally recognized ACTIVATOR® Program - prescribed as best practice for rehabilitation programs across Canada & abroad to improve outcomes in posture, balance, pain management, and gait.  Discover how Activator Poles can be an better alternative to other passive assistive devices, such as canes, walkers, and crutches. 

A pair of Activator Poles and Boot Tips are included in the price of enrolment.

Activator® and Urban Poling walking techniques

Understand the principles and benefits of pole walking as an effective form of rehabilitation and fitness for individuals with a variety of diagnosis - from ortho to neuro.  Learn how to teach the techniques, provide various types of cuing based on individual learning styles, and discuss how to determine the appropriate technique for each individual.  

ACTIVATOR® Poles vs Other Devices

Learn the ergonomic benefits of Activator® Poles over other passive assistive devices.  Designed by an Occupational Therapist and Gerontologist to have added safety and comfort features over other poles on the market.  Deemed by clients as an ability tool vs disability device.  

Treatment Modalities and Exercises

Learn how the Activator® Poles will change your clinical practice by adding innovative exercise ideas to your treatment sessions.  The course provides many exercise examples and demonstrations to help improve functional movements for clients with a variety of diagnosis:  ortho injuries, PD, MS, Stroke, Vestibular, to name a few.