Guillain-Barré Syndrome
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Guillain-Barré syndrome left Marie relearning how to walk. Activator Poles gave her the stability and upright posture to rebuild her confidence one step at a time.
The Activator For Parkinson’s
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.
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Problems associated with Parkinson’s Disease
Slowness of movement, which often occurs in Parkinson’s, means that everyday actions, such as fastening buttons, can take much longer than usual. You may be aware that your body isn’t responding as quickly as your brain wants it to.
Muscles may feel tight or rigid, making it harder to move freely; this can cause reduced range of movement and also discomfort. Balance effects means that people often feel unsteady, and the risk of tripping or falling increases as the condition progresses.
Changes in walking pattern frequently occur, with small shuffling steps occurring instead of a normal stride. In addition, it can be hard to start moving and the feet can feel as if they are “stuck to the floor”.
- Reduced mobility
- Small shuffling steps
- Slowness of movement
- Tremors and rigidity
- Reduced coordination
- Poor balance
- Higher risk of falls
- Declining muscle strength
- Progressive stiffness in joints
- Declining health
- Growing isolation and inability to socialise
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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
Why Activator Rehab Pole exercises are the solution for Parkinson’s Disease
Developed over more than 15 years by Parkinson’s movement experts and successfully used by millions of people to regain their mobility and health.
Exercises for Parkinson’s have been specifically designed to combat many symptoms of the condition. The Activator Poles are of great benefit to all sufferers no matter what stage of the condition. All Parkinson’s experts agree that any form of physical exercise that requires focused coordination is hugely beneficial to reducing symptoms of this degenerative condition.
The Activator Poles use patented technology and expert guidance to deliver better outcomes for you, because movement is life!
- Exercises promoting body brain coordination
- Improved control of movement
- Promotes larger strides and less shuffling
- Will reduce rigidity and stiffness
- May assist in reducing tremors
- Improved flexibility by encouraging gentle and controlled increase in range of motion
- Improved strength through engaging muscles in your whole body
- Comfortable hand grips with “Ease of Use” certification for Arthritis
- Provides as much stability and support as a stick or frame
- Improved balance with four points of contact as opposed to two
- Improved breathing and aerobic capacity to build endurance and resilience
- Better, more upright posture, with a natural walking pattern
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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 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.
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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.
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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!
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Beginners Video Course
Who is it for? It is suitable for everyone. Starting with people who are struggling even to stand and balance, right up to those people who can walk unaided, covering all stages of Parkinson’s.
Our video courses, created by Parkinson’s movement experts, have full instruction and demonstration of each carefully selected exercise — proven to do so much good for the symptoms of Parkinson’s.
Exercises progress slowly to build your stamina, confidence and abilities in using the Activator Poles.
Typically, a video course will last for approx. 30 minutes, but can be viewed section by section or to any duration you prefer. Our video courses can be viewed via your smart phone, tablet, laptop, computer and some smart TVs, making it possible to practice your own rehab at anytime, anywhere in the comfort of your own home.
Why seated exercises
Our seated exercises are designed specifically for those who are struggling to stand or have had periods of inactivity, and wish to develop the stamina, strength, confidence and balance necessary to move freely and safely again.
Seated workouts are safe, with no risk of falls and are convenient as they can be done from your own armchair or sofa. Once you have learnt the exercise movements you can even practice these whilst watching your favourite TV programmes, improving your mobility and health during your leisure time!
If you are in the early stages of Parkinson’s, you can choose to skip this section, but you will still find benefits in doing our seated exercises, as a way to improve your coordination and movement control. Even with the mildest of symptoms, regular daily use of the Activator Poles to exercise through walking distances outdoors, will prove to be beneficial in slowing the progression of Parkinson’s.
Why standing exercises
Standing exercises are the essential starting point for safe and good walking movement with the Activator Poles. Our exercises for Parkinson’s will assist in retraining your coordination, building up your muscle strength and importantly develop larger step movement required for safe and enjoyable walking.
Exercises gradually progress through all key body movements from simple to more complex, allowing you an easy learning process to become a master of your poles. The Standing exercises will allow you to then progress to using our “Activator Technique” walking system for safe, controlled, well balanced natural movement.
Further, more advanced video courses for Parkinson’s will be available soon for you to continue on your journey of improved mobility and health. Because movement is life!
Your Activator Dashboard
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 on line (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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