Hip Replacement
Alan's Story - Regaining Mobility after Surgery
After hip replacement surgery, Alan uses Activator Poles to keep his back upright and walk properly again. At 78 he is back to long walks with his dogs and keeping pace with friends.
The Activator For More Conditions
Regain Your Mobility And Health With The Activator Rehab Poles
Are you struggling to walk?
Not a walking stick. Not a crutch. A rehabilitation tool designed by movement specialists to help you walk better, stand taller, and live with confidence.
Listen and watch our expert physiotherapist explain why and how the unique Activator Pole could work for you.
Real Stories
Real stories. Real journeys.
Hear directly from people who have used Activator Poles in their own journeys towards better movement and confidence.
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Why Does The Activator Pole Benefit so many different Health Conditions?
Many health conditions bring with them reductions or limitations in mobility, strength and balance. Our Activator Poles are a unique walking aid which can often replace sticks, canes, crutches and other mobility assistive devices. Our Poles also are excellent for “rehabilitation” or simply “getting better or more mobile”.
The natural “rehabilitation” which occurs when walking with the poles, especially when combined with exercising using our specific rehab videos, can result in some people improving their walking to the level where they no longer need to use a walking aid.
- Improves your balance, makes you more stable when walking and even just standing, thus reducing falls
- Gives you more confidence to walk with the superior support provided by the poles
- Automatically teaches you to use the optimum natural walking pattern
- Reduces the abnormal walking patterns which commonly occur in people with mobility issues
- Strengthens muscles in the body/trunk with every step — in this way improving your “core strength”
- Reduces weight-bearing wear-&-tear in the leg joints
- Reduces pain in arthritic joints when walking
- Improves posture as you walk — more upright
- Comfort for the hands provided by the unique hand grip
- Enables you to tackle hills and slopes with confidence
- Enables you to walk longer distances with less fatigue
The Activator UK — 30 Day No Quibble Guarantee
No Risk Purchase
At Activator UK, we are so confident that our Rehab Poles will deliver improvements in your mobility and health, that if for any reason you are not happy or just don’t get on with our lovely Poles and expert video content — you can send your Poles back within 30 days and get a full refund for your Poles.*
We only want veryhappy customers and never want to sell to anyone who can’t benefit from our passion for rehabilitation and better mobility. *T&C’s apply
Specific Ways The Activator Pole can help you with your Condition
Developed over more than 15 years by movement experts and successfully used by millions of people to regain their mobility and health. The Activator Poles use patented technology and expert guidance to deliver better outcomes for you, because movement is Life!
Arthritis
- Support for your hip, knee and ankle joints leads to reduced pain on walking
- Increased support to the arthritic joints
- Reduction in weight bearing in the joints of the legs helps minimise further progression of arthritis
- Design of the hand-grip means that the Activator poles minimise stress on all the joints in the arms and hand
- Reduced pressure on the spinal joints when walking
- More upright posture when walking results in less back pain
- Improved safety with lower risk of falling
- Muscles of the trunk and legs are gradually strengthened when using the poles
- Promotes a natural walking pattern and increases the distance people can walk
Often Arthritis does overlap with general aging — so if you are affected do visit our dedicated Senior Living page for more information and available Pole exercise videos.
Parkinsons
- Marked increase in step length, and reduction of the “shuffle” which often occurs in Parkinsons
- Promotes “bigger” movement
- Able to walk longer distances
- Strengthens your body and leg muscles as you walk
- Improved balance and stability when walking, reducing risk of falls
- More upright posture when walking, enabling you to look ahead (rather than down at the floor as so often happens in Parkinsons)
We have a dedicated page for Parkinsons that has more information and details on available Pole exercise videos.
Balance conditions
- Improved stability and support for balance, resulting in increased confidence and reduced risk of falls
- Balance rehabilitation when walking with the poles encourages a more normal coordination within the balance system
- Automatic strengthening and improvement in coordination of muscles in the body with each step restores a normal walking pattern
- Ability to walk longer distances, as the support provided by the Activators means less fatigue
- With practice, as the balance system responds to the rehabilitation, the person may progress to improved walking without needing the poles
We have a dedicated page for Balance issues, that has more information and details on available Pole exercise videos.
We are also proud to be partners of both VeDA and the UK online support group for balance disorders Life On The Level.
Post-operative Rehab for hip or knee joint surgery
- Reduced impact on joints
- Reduced pain on walking during the early rehab period following surgery
- Enhanced speed of walking, in a safe and stable manner
- Walking with the poles encourages strengthening of the muscles in the legs, useful in post-op rehab
- Also recommended for “Prehab”, where Pole use is practiced prior to surgery, that builds useful muscle memory and may speed up recovery post operation.
Osteoarthritis
- Takes the pressure off hips and knees when walking
- Helps you stay active with less joint pain
- Keeps you standing tall, reducing “hunching”
- Makes it easier to walk longer distances without tiring
- Keeps your joints moving, which over time can reduce stiffness
- Encourages your core muscles to work, “Activating” them to support all the joints in your back and pelvis
Post joint replacement surgery
- Provides extra support as you relearn to walk
- Helps you take steady, even steps without limping
- Reduces the strain on your new knee/hip while it’s healing
- Encourages good posture and proper walking pattern
- Builds strength in your core muscles, “Activating” them with each step
Low back pain
- Takes pressure off your lower back while walking
- Encourages better posture, reducing strain on the spinal joints
- “Activates” and strengthens your core muscles, which support the joints in your back
- Lets you walk more comfortably and confidently
- Supports gentle movement, which can help ease stiffness and pain
Spinal stenosis or spondylolisthesis
- Helps you stay upright without leaning forward
- Supports your balance when walking, especially if your legs feel weak or numb
- “Activates” the core muscles which provide support to the spine
- Reduces pressure on your low back
- Lets you walk further with less back pain
- Helps you feel more stable and confident when out and about
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
- Helps you stay active without getting as breathless
- Makes it easier to walk by supporting your upper body
- Encourages upright posture, which helps your lungs to work more efficiently
- Gives you something to lean on when you need to pause for breath
- Helps you walk further and build stamina over time
Post spinal surgery
- Provides extra support as you regain your balance and strength
- Encourages proper upright posture and prevents leaning or twisting
- “Activates” your core muscles which support the low back
- Helps you take even, steady steps while protecting your back
- Reduces the fear of falling during recovery
- Supports a gradual return to normal walking without overloading your spine
Congestive Heart Failure
- Reduces how hard your body has to work during walking
- Helps you keep moving at a gentle, steady pace
- Supports your upper body, making it easier to breathe
- Encourages safe, low-impact exercise to improve circulation
- Boosts confidence to stay active without over-exertion
Multiple Sclerosis
- Improves balance and reduces the risk of falling
- Helps you walk more smoothly, even if your legs are weak or feel unsteady
- Encourages upright posture and “Activates” your core muscles
- Reduces fatigue on walking
- Supports safe physical activity which is important for managing symptoms
- Boosts confidence and independence while walking
Ataxia
- Helps you stay more balanced when walking, despite feeling unsteady
- Gives your arms something to do, which can help steady your whole body
- Slows down your walking just enough to keep it safe and controlled
- Makes it easier to walk in a straight line and avoid swerving
- Boosts your confidence and reduces your risk of falling
- Encourages more consistent, rhythmic steps for better coordination
Early dementia / mild cognitive impairment
- Promotes walking with good posture and natural rhythm
- Offers a simple routine to help with focus and coordination
- Makes movement feel safer, which can reduce anxiety
- Helps maintain physical health and independence
- Promotes social interaction through outdoor activity
Chronic Myofascial Pain (CMP)
- Encourages better posture — the Activators help align your spine and shoulders, reducing strain on your muscles
- Reduces the load on joints and muscles, thus reducing pain on and after walking
- Provides low-impact exercise, increasing blood flow to muscles and fascia to promote natural healing
- Builds strength and stability by “Activating” the core muscles
- Supports confidence and balance when walking, providing a stable, supportive rhythm
- Increases exercise tolerance and stamina
- Reduces pain from myofascial trigger points due to low-intensity exercise and increased blood supply
- All these benefits contribute to a decrease in pain combined with an increase in function
Foot Drop
- Helps prevent tripping by supporting better leg movement
- Makes walking safer and more balanced
- Encourages a more natural stride
- Reduces the need to over-swing or drag the affected leg
- “Activates” the core muscles in the body and pelvis to assist the legs
- Builds confidence in getting back to walking independently
Diabetic Neuropathy
- Activator Poles help compensate for numbness and reduced sensation in the feet and legs, lowering the risk of trips and falls
- Four points of balance provide reliable, stable support when proprioception is impaired
- Unique hand grip supports the arms and upper body without added strain on the hands — helpful if neuropathy also affects sensation there
- "Activates" the core and leg muscles with every step, encouraging a more even, confident stride
- Reduces the abnormal compensatory walking patterns that often develop when balance and sensation are affected
- Builds confidence to stay active and mobile despite reduced sensory feedback
Less common conditions where Activator Pole use may be beneficial
The following conditions “may benefit” from use of the Activator Poles, but we do advise careful consultation with your clinician and/or physiotherapist to discuss possible use in your own circumstances and with your own capabilities. Remember we do offer a 30-day “no quibble” return guarantee of a full refund, should the Poles not benefit your individual case.
- Ataxia
- Hereditary Spastic Diplegia (HSD)
- Multiple System Atrophy (MSA)
- Hypermobility disorders, including Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Post Polio Syndrome (although obviously we see far fewer cases of this these days)
- Orthostatic Tremor
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Hear our Expert Physiotherapist explain the benefits of our hand grip
Unique Hand Grip
- Unique easy to hold hand grip is comfortable even for people with arthritis in their hands and arms.
- The hand grips lower ledge enables true weight-bearing, meaning that the body weight is NOT being transmitted through the fingers and thumb.
- They can support your bodyweight in the same way sticks, frames and elbow crutches do.
- Your wrist is always in neutral position that prevents any stress upon the wrist joint.
- We purposely do not supply a wrist strap as they have been proven to increase the risk of injury.
- Designed by Therapists to perfectly mirror the anatomy of our own hands.
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 perfect height setting for proper body alignment.
- Easy to adjust for travel or storage. Capable of supporting up to 23 stone (145kg).
Pole Construction
- Highest Quality Aluminium.
- Lightweight but incredibly strong.
- Several anti vibration features to prevent reverberation when using.
- Minimising stress on your joints.
- Features developed by movement Therapists for assistive devices best practice.
Hear our Expert Physiotherapist explain our pin lock and pole construction
The Bell Tips
- The unique Bell Tips provide superior contact with the ground; unlike normal sticks, frames and crutches.
- They mould/adjust to the surface, giving stable support.
- Provides large surface area of balance and safety.
- Soft rubber non-slip grip.
Hear our Expert Physiotherapist explain the benefits of the bell tips
It’s Not A Walking Pole — It’s A Rehab Pole
You can and will walk with it, but calling the Activator a walking pole is like calling a Hospital a building, or a Doctor a person. It does not begin to explain the unique properties, special abilities and importantly the health outcomes and results that you can only get with the Activator.
Our Poles are uniquely designed by body movement and rehabilitation experts, they do so much more than a pair of walking poles.
If you are using crutches, walking sticks, walking frames or rollators — you will find the Activator Poles, when used with our supplied expert instruction and guidance, will provide you with a much improved upright posture and an ability to walk with a more normal walking (or “gait”) rhythm.
Try them now, “because movement is life”.
On purchase of your Activator Rehab Pole, you will be given free video tuition and content on how to use your Poles effectively & safely in your own home.
- Learn how to set up the Poles
- Learn the Activator Technique
- Get access to our knowledge database and FAQ's
- Gain access to our specialist chat support
- Use your Activators inside until you are ready to move and walk outside
Setting Up Your Activator Poles
Essential guidance on how to adjust your Poles to suit your height and posture, plus tips on how best to hold and use your new Rehab Pole.
As an Activator customer you are automatically enrolled as a member of the “Activator Movement Club”. You will qualify for discounts, newsletters and information about local classes and meetings of fellow club members in your area.
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The Activator Technique
A key part of the success of these Poles in helping you regain your mobility and have confidence once more in walking is our “Activator technique”. This is a unique, but simple way to move safely with your poles — giving you:
- Maximum balance
- Dramatically reducing the risk of a fall
- Promoting a normal walking gait
- Excellent posture
Leading to a new found confidence in movement that you may have thought you would never feel again!
Click Now To Buy Your ActivatorWhat are the benefits you can gain from the Activator Pole video courses?
The Activator Exercise Videos have been produced to work for several specific health conditions, but many other conditions can benefit from the same exercises — such as found in the Senior Living beginners course video.
Why do the Course videos help so much?
To work with the poles in a way which maximises the benefits. Just 10 minutes of exercise performed 3 to 5 times a week can help in the following ways:
- Exercises to improve upper body strength and endurance — this enables the person to use the poles in an effective manner
- Exercises to increase postural control, which promotes upright posture and helps with balance
- Exercises to practice balance and weight-shifts — practice the balance strategies used during walking
- Coordination exercises help reinforce a normal walking pattern
Optional Health Condition Exercise Video Courses
When buying your Poles, you will have the option to also purchase dedicated video content for a growing number of health conditions that are major causes of lack of mobility and resulting lack of physical strength and health.
Home videos currently available:
Senior Living
Where age brings its own challenges to moving and walking. With our beginners level course starting with gentle sitting exercises and progressing to standing exercise techniques.
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From stage one of a Parkinson’s diagnosis, where an increased exercise regime is encouraged through to stage four, our Activator Rehab Poles are used and recommended by so many users and physiotherapists. Our beginners level course starts with the simplest of seated and standing pole use.
Learn more
Balance Disorders
There are many numerous causes, conditions and types of balance conditions, most of which can dramatically disrupt every aspect of a sufferer’s life. Symptoms will vary by patient and over time.
Whilst no assistive device can help with severe vertigo attacks, the Activator Poles are ideal to help anyone with poor and limited balance ability to look to rebuild their physical and mental confidence to move again.
Starting with gentle seated exercises, the beginners course will build confidence of standing exercises, and then potentially building confidence to use the Activator technique to walk with confidence once more.
Accessing your home videos via your dashboard portal
Access all of your exercise videos and find Activator certified physios.
On purchase of your Poles (and optional video courses) you will automatically be able to log on into your own private members area where your “Activator dashboard” will allow you to:
- See clearly the Poles and videos you have purchased
- Click to view any of your videos at any time (play from where you left off last time)
- Update your address and contact details
- View your "Activator Club" membership number and details
Every time you log back in to your private “Activator Dashboard” you will be able to:
- See all Activator Rehab video courses that are available to purchase
- Get advanced notice of new video courses "coming soon"
- Be reminded of unique discounts and offers for "Members only"
- Find Activator certified physiotherapists and classes available in your area or online (coming soon)
The Activator UK — 30 Day No Quibble Guarantee
No Risk Purchase
At Activator UK, we are so confident that our Rehab Poles will deliver improvements in your mobility and health, that if for any reason you are not happy or just don’t get on with our lovely Poles and expert video content — you can send your Poles back within 30 days and get a full refund for your Poles.*
We only want veryhappy customers and never want to sell to anyone who can’t benefit from our passion for rehabilitation and better mobility. *T&C’s apply
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