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Trusted by rehab pros, loved by walkers

Activator Poles Are Also Walking Poles

The world's best rehabilitation pole is also one of the world's best walking poles - built for comfort, control, balance and confidence.

Activator walking pole product benefits

Why it makes sense

Thinking of buying Activator or Activator XL poles as walking poles?

All the unique features required of a pole capable of rehabilitation for precise, natural walking also make Activator poles exceptional for general walking and hiking.

  • For those who now prefer comfort
  • For those who buy right, rather than buy cheap
  • Especially suited to walkers who like balance and control
  • Weight-bearing support when you need it
  • Easy grip, easy on wrists, gentle on joints
  • Highest quality manufacturing - not a cheap inferior pole
  • Pin-locking adjustment system - will not collapse on you
  • Tackle hills, slopes and challenging terrain with confidence
  • Greater enjoyment of the outdoors
  • Continue to explore the world and have adventures
  • Strong, durable, robust - two-year warranty
  • 30-day full money-back guarantee
Activator pole manufacturing and premium features

Premium walking support

No shortcuts in design. No cost cutting at the expense of safety.

The exacting requirements of a rehabilitation pole mean there are no shortcuts in design and no cost cutting at the expense of functionality and safety.

That is why the same pole trusted for rehab can also deliver an outstanding walking and hiking experience.

Activator poles referred to as the Bentley of walking poles

Loved by customers

The Bentley of walking poles

Many of our customers - both keen walkers and former rehab patients - love to call Activator poles "the Bentley of walking poles".

If you prefer comfort, luxury and a premium walking pole rather than a cheap sports pole, try the Activator.

Activator XL Travel walking pole

XL Travel

For taller, heavier walkers: try the Activator XL Travel

The Activator XL has three sections and compresses down to just 25 inches (63 cm), making it ideal for some cabin bags or rucksacks.

Although designed for taller and heavier walkers, anyone can use these poles if they want the benefit of easier travel or simply prefer their looks.

Activator quote about rehabilitation poles and walking poles

Long-term value

The pole for those who buy right, not cheap

A cheaply made pole is often poorly designed, poorly constructed and built with less robust materials. The result is a short usable life before it breaks or wears.

Activator customers know that buying quality for the long term gives better value, better comfort, better safety and more joy when walking or hiking.

Design details

Features born from rehabilitation, perfected for walking

Hear our Expert Physiotherapist explain the benefits of our hand grip

Comfort and control

Unique Hand Grip

  • Unique easy-to-hold hand grip is comfortable, even for people with arthritis in their hands and arms.
  • The lower ledge enables true weight-bearing, so body weight is not transmitted through the fingers and thumb.
  • Your wrist stays in a neutral position, helping prevent stress on the wrist joint.
  • Designed by movement and body experts to mirror the anatomy of your own hands.

Hear our Expert Physiotherapist explain our pin lock and pole construction

Secure, strong and built for daily confidence

Pin Locking System & Pole Construction

Pin Locking System

  • The safest possible system for adjusting pole height.
  • Prevents pole collapse or slipping of adjustment.
  • Allows for a precise height setting for proper body alignment.
  • Easy to adjust for travel or storage and capable of supporting up to 23 stone (145 kg).

Pole Construction

  • Highest quality aluminium.
  • Lightweight but incredibly strong.
  • Several anti-vibration features help prevent reverberation when using the poles.
  • Minimises stress on your joints.
  • Designed to be kinder to your body during more active walking.

Hear our Expert Physiotherapist explain the benefits of the bell tips

Stable ground contact

The Bell Tips

  • Unique Bell Tips provide superior contact with the ground, unlike normal sticks, frames and crutches.
  • They mould and adjust to the surface, giving stable support.
  • Large surface area helps provide balance and safety.
  • Soft rubber non-slip grip.
  • Tips can be replaced with Bootie tips, or removed to reveal the carbide steel tip for rugged terrain.

Included with purchase

Free video tuition and support content

On purchase of your Activator Rehab Pole, you will be given free video tuition and content on how to use your poles effectively and safely in your own home.

Activator customers are also enrolled as members of the Activator Movement Club, with access to discounts, newsletters and updates about local classes and meetings.

  • Learn how to set up the poles
  • Learn the Activator Technique
  • Get access to our knowledge database and FAQs
  • Gain access to our specialist chat support

The Activator Technique

Access free technique tuition with each purchase

Many walkers develop their own pole-walking method or copy Nordic walking. The Activator Technique can be used at speed or at a very slow pace, and has key advantages for balance and posture.

  • Provides a much larger area of balance, especially on inclines or uneven ground.
  • Promotes a normal walking gait.
  • Encourages excellent upright posture.
  • Dramatically reduces the risk of stumbling or falling.

No-risk purchase

30 Day No Quibble Guarantee

  • For those who now prefer comfort
  • For those who buy right, rather than buy cheap
  • Especially suited to walkers who like balance and control
  • Weight-bearing support when you need it
  • Easy grip, easy on wrists, gentle on joints
  • Highest quality manufacturing - not a cheap inferior pole
  • Pin-locking adjustment system - will not collapse on you
  • Strong, durable, robust - two-year warranty
  • 30-day full money-back guarantee
Activator 30-day guarantee

A full refund if it is not right for you

At Activator UK, we are so confident that our poles will deliver a superior walking experience that, if for any reason you are not happy, you can send them back within 30 days and get a full refund for your poles. Terms and conditions apply.

Activator poles with walking and rehabilitation notes

Why it works

Designed for demanding rehab users. Loved by adventurous walkers.

Activator poles were designed by physio and movement experts to support people with mobility issues and help restore better walking patterns.

They were created for demanding users who needed natural left-right gait, upright posture, balance support and confidence, even when grip strength or upper-body strength was limited.

What was needed for rehabilitation also created a high-performance, high-quality walking pole that is superior to many normal poles on the market for regular walkers.

Countless former rehab patients now enjoy adventurous walking and hiking with the very same poles. Other customers never needed rehabilitation at all - they simply know the benefits of a great quality pole.

Customer reviews

Real reviews. Real confidence.

Hear from customers using Activator Poles in everyday life.

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4.9 out of 5 · 34 verified reviews

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Great poles

I purchased these poles are finding traditional walking poles were not sturdy enough for me due to them flexing in the middle. These poles feel so much more stable and secure when I am using them, so glad I took the plunge and purchased them.

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Walking towards the future

My Neurophysiotherapist uses these and suggested they may be useful to help me with my balance when walking. She was right! Because they can be height adjusted, means they’re great for reassurance but I don’t need to lean on it, meaning I can walk in a more upright position. It’s still early days but it’s a great tool.

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Excellent product

Fantastic walking poles. Very comfortable grips.

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Crutches to poles

I got the Activator poles for my husband who has a spinal cord injury and drop foot and needs to walk with crutches and l can honestly say that he walks better holds himself better and has a better stride so hopefully he will be able to get rid of the crutches and just use the poles at the moment he can’t use them all the time as he gets very tired using them so we are building the time he uses them slowly

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Good poles with comfortable handles

Good poles with comfortable handles. Great for stability with the rubber base. Slightly heavier than I expected as I also use Nordic poles. I find that the Nordic poles better for quicker walking.

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Enables better walking pattern and balance.

It is early days in my recovery but these poles have enabled me to walk short distances and increase my confidence in being able to walk in the future.

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Exactly what I needed

After many years of impaired mobility . I am learning to walk more freely again. I have used other poles before and am finding these much better . Both for their strength and compatibility and for their angles and ease of use as I grow in confidence in walking fully upright without feel of falling.

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Simply brilliant

Helped bring back stability to my wobbly world. I love to attend live gigs and using my pole for these events has been amazing. The off road tips have been excellent for dance and general motoring around the woods and paths. The hand grips are the game changer here vs other basic poles in the ether. As someone crippled with early onset severe degenerative arthritis, the comfy, ergonomic and supportive handgrips, make these. Please find some pics from a recent gig at Cardiff Castle where I was also interviewed post-gig over the use of the amazing haptic vests for deaf and hard of hearing people (which I am 😊)

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Took a while……..

It took me a while to master the technique but once I had practiced walking slowly I was soon up to speed. They are very beneficial to correct posture and upper body and I would certainly recommend them to anyone who has balance issues like myself.

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Confidence Booster

I have Ms and progressively had more difficulty walking leading to many trips and falls during which I had broken 3 separate toes on 3 separate occasions! I then stopped going out for walks because of these falls as I had lost confidence in walking! I like to stay as fit as I can within my limitations! My mother in law suggested walking sticks which I already have quite a collection but never felt comfortable on them mainly because I needed one for each leg and also found they put pressure on my wrists! I started googling and came across the activator poles! I took the plunge and ordered a set. I now walk 2000 steps a day on these poles, not a lot I know but for someone with ms it can seem like miles! I find they keep me balanced and give a bit of a workout too! When my foot drags the poles stop me from falling and they make me feel balanced and supported, they have given me my confidence back to go out and walk so I thank you Activator for giving mw this new lease of life opportunity 😁

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Walking tall again with my new poles.

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Amazing product

Amazing product. My wife needed them for walking to help with her lupus. Has been a game changer. Balance and confidence! Love the Activator Poles!!