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Activator® Course for Allied Health Professionals
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 as well as tax are included in the price of enrolment.
A pair of Activator Poles and Boot Tips as well as tax are included in the price of enrolment.
Date: Sep 19, 2026
Time: 9 am EST
Location: 4402 Princess Anne Rd, #105, Virginia Beach, VA 23462, USA
What you will learn!
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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.
Sarah Higinbotham
Sarah has been a Physical Therapist Assistant for 7 years and a certified personal trainer for 3 years with focus on treating neurological disorders. She led "Poles in the Park" in Arizona, South Carolina, and Virginia, where she took people with Parkinson's walking throughout local parks using activator poles. She currently lives in Suffolk, VA and enjoys taking her dog to the beach!