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Activator Virtual Conference for Parkinson's Professionals is organized by Urban Poling Inc. and will be held on Aug 12, 2020. This Course has been approved for a maximum of 3 CCUs.

Course Description:
LIVE VIRTUAL ACTIVATOR COURSE for Parkinson’s (CCU approved):
An active & innovative rehab approach for improving outcomes for balance and all aspects of gait (speed, tolerance, pattern) for clients with Parkinson’s.

Learn about the evidence-based ACTIVATOR® Program prescribed as best practices for neuro rehabilitation in Canada, UK and IR. Improved outcomes for your clients include: normalizing gait to reduce shuffling and dysfunctional gait patterns, improving balance to help minimize the risk of falls and promoting active living. Course includes a series of dynamic seated and standing exercises that can be used for individual, group and telehealth sessions. Find out how to use the patented ACTIVATOR® poles as an effective option to delay or reduce the use of passive mobility devices such as canes and walkers (under the direction of a therapist). Guest Speaker: Physical therapist Kerri Tuttle, PT, DPT, MTC, KTCC (USA). Will include video of PWR! exercises by Dr. Becky Farley and physiotherapists, Sunhan Anderson & Jan Goldstein-Elman from One Step Mobility (CAN)

Course participants will:
• Understand research based on 10 ACTIVATOR® pole studies & 300 studies on Nordic walking (PubMed).
• Perform the Urban Poling/Nordic walking technique for early stages of PD to increasing exercise intensity to reach 80% of maximum heart rate.
• Perform ACTIVATOR® technique for later stages where balance is the primary focus.
• Discover an effective alternative to traditional passive mobility devices and guidelines for use (canes and walkers).
• Perform a series of dynamic exercises to use with your clients. Learn the proper technique and guidelines for adapted seated, standing and gait exercises with poles for individual, group and telehealth exercise programs.
• Understand contraindications for use of poles for rehab.
• Differentiate your practice and services through this unique and new program in the USA and acquire new clients by leveraging this phenomenal form of fitness and active rehabilitation. Learn how to increase your revenue through this effective program! Professional/special pricing for poles available for rehab professionals.
• Receive a certificate for 3 CCUs. This course is approved by ProCert with Federation of State Board of Physical Therapy (SBPT) , American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and Functional Aging Institute (FAI).