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Inspirational Innovations

Inspirational Innovations Solo-Step got its start years ago because it saw a need to help folks learn how to walk with a prosthetic leg. Since then, with the help of therapists, doctors, and researchers, we've learned that Solo-Step can help people fighting a myriad of ailments and diseases. But we never forget our roots. We [...]

Finding Balance

Finding Balance As we get older, we have a higher likelihood of falling because of a decrease in our ability to balance. There are things that can be done to minimize this risk. Patient education is key. So is exercise and balance training. How important is this? The CDC says about 1,800 people living in [...]

Never Too Old

Never Too Old Edward Stanley famously said, "Those who think they have not time for bodily exercise will sooner or later have to find time for illness." Boy, was he on to something! That quote is almost 200 years old, but it will always be true. You could put it this way too - a [...]

100 Years Later – Exercise to Avoid a Walker

100 Years Later - Exercise to Avoid a Walker We came across this amazing story (now archived and unavailable, unfortunately) about a 100-year-old woman who had just taken a fall in her bathtub. Fully expecting the doctor to prescribe a walker, she found herself pleasantly surprised! In fact, the doctor did not prescribe a walker, [...]

The Best Medicine For Walking

The Best Medicine For Walking It’s amazing to think about how we take our ability to walk for granted. Take that blessing away, and it's easy to understand why. Right away, you might think about being able to walk to your car, to run outside. You can think of an infinite amount of freedoms you [...]

Physical Therapy Research at Solo Step Facilities

Physical Therapy Research at Solo Step Facilities Some fantastic schools that use Solo Step systems are doing interesting research on physical therapy methods. A loss of balance is a big reason people can fall more frequently as they get older. While exercise is key to correcting that problem, it’s hard for people to make sure [...]