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Activator® Course

Learn about the dynamic, evidence-based 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 effective alternative to passive devices, such as canes, and to delay/reduce the use of walkers and crutches. 

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

Location: 18030 Magnolia St Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Date: October 25 2024 
Time: 1 pm-4:30pm PST

  • Level: Beginner
  • Duration:  4 hours 
  • Author: Urban Poling Inc.
  • LearnersPhysical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapy Assistant, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Athletic Trainers Students of the Above, Healthcare Professional assisting with patient’s mobility

What you will learn!

  • 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.
Instructor

Dr Joy Cochran PT, DPT

Dr. Joy A Cochran is a physical therapist passionate about treating the neurologic and older adult populations. She feels there is a disconnect between the current healthcare system and discharge to evidence-based fitness programs / re-integration back into the community. Joy graduated with her Doctor of Physical Therapy from Northern Illinois University in 2016. She is a Credentialed Balance and Falls Professional and Certified Exercise Expert for the Aging Adult (CEEAA) through the Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), a Master Trainer for Urban Poling, and also holds certifications specific to treating Parkinson's Disease - PWR! Moves, Rock Steady Boxing (RSB), and LSVT BIG.