November 2025 – The Foundation for Physical Therapy Research is pleased to welcome Urban Poling Inc as a Bronze Partner in Research, supporting our mission to fund physical therapy research and develop researchers to optimize the health of society. Their support demonstrates a commitment to evidence-based physical therapy practice and recognizes the important role that research plays in advancing the physical therapy profession.
Urban Poling Inc offers innovative poles designed by an occupational therapist and gerontologist and therapist designed programs to enhance mobility, gait, stability and full-body movement. The company empowers older adults, those recovering from surgery or living with chronic conditions, and individuals in post-surgical rehabilitation to regain confidence and independence through upright posture, balance-focused exercise and active motion with dynamic Activator® poles.
Urban Poling Inc is dedicated to building a healthier world where rehabilitation is accessible, engaging, and highly personalized. Their support of the Foundation’s mission reflects a shared understanding of how research drives innovation, advances the profession, and improves patient care by promoting active living.
“We are honored to be partnered with the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research. Evidence and supporting research, which we have been involved in since our company’s inception on our innovative products and educational programs have been paramount to the integrity of what we bring to market, and how we also approach the industry, our partners, professionals, and our end users. We believe in the importance of what the Foundation is doing,” says Diana Oliver, Owner and CEO, Urban Poling Inc.
If supporters of the Foundation are interested in learning more and engaging in Urban Poling Inc’s accredited education for the physical therapy community, please feel free to connect with their team at info@urbanpoling.com and mention the Foundation. This opportunity is offered independently by Urban Poling Inc.
About Urban Poling Inc
Urban Poling Inc. is an award-winning, international education center and distributor of high performance Urban and Activator® poles, which have been adopted as a therapy and fitness tool by both healthcare professionals and fitness instructors worldwide. Through its education programs, it has trained thousands of therapists and fitness instructors in its Nordic walking and ACTIVATOR® walking techniques. Visit www.urbanpoling.com to learn more and to support your patients in accessing this revolutionary product.
About the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research
The Foundation for Physical Therapy Research funds research and develops researchers to optimize movement and health. Celebrating more than 45 years as an independent 501(c)(3) charitable organization, the Foundation has funded more than $24 million in research grants, scholarships, and fellowships. The Foundation is the research funding organization of APTA and the only national nonprofit solely dedicated to funding physical therapy research.
Please note: Contributions from Partners in Research provide general support for the Foundation’s mission and operations. They do not fund specific research and the Foundation does not endorse any specific products or services.