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Michael’s Story

Michael's Story You can’t help but notice Michael's positive attitude, his contagious smile… and his arms. This 20-something hasn’t let his wheelchair stand in the way of accomplishing his goals. I met Michael, or “Delgado” as his friends call him, during my visit to REACT and had the opportunity to watch him work out with [...]
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Ballroom Dancing Helps Iowa Man get back on his Feet

Ballroom Dancing Helps Iowa Man get back on his Feet Doug and Jill Beardsley twirled and glided across the floor one recent Thursday afternoon. The two have danced together since 1980, when they were both students at Brigham Young University. But on that particular day the Iowa City couple weren’t doing the fox trot across [...]
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Gait Dysfunctions in Children

Gait Dysfunctions in Children There are a variety of gait dysfunctions that children present from the day they walk until elementary years. Most gait dysfunctions are common at a young age, and are part of the learning process of walking. The dysfunctions generally fade over time. If a gait dysfunction is still present in elementary [...]
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Diagnose a Gait Dysfunction

Diagnose a Gait Dysfunction Download the Solo-Step Diagnose a Gait Dysfunction PDF and share it with your colleagues. Please let us know if you have questions about how the Solo-Step system can reduce the number of therapists working with a single patient and increase the speed of patient recovery by eliminating the fear of falling. [...]
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FIVE Simple Yoga Poses to Improve Balance

FIVE Simple Yoga Poses to Improve Balance Yoga is an amazing way to stretch and elongate your muscles while also stimulating your core. While yoga is often associated with mindfulness, it also helps increase your balance and flexibility. Here is a list of Solo-Step’s favorite simple poses for first-timers to ensure a safe yet beneficial [...]
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Your Best Return on Investment

Your Best Return on Investment Have you ever wondered how your facility could possibly afford to purchase a secure and trusted fall protection system? What if I told you that purchasing a system could actually save you money? That's right! Investing in a fall protection system for your facility is one of the smartest financial [...]