This story is an excellent example of how therapy should be enjoyable!   The man featured in this story is recovering from two strokes.  The dance instructor had both hips replaced.  No matter what your problem is, find a way to continue

http://www.ptproductsonline.com/news/2011-10-11_01.asp Such an interesting thing to consider after a stroke!  Can the person cross their legs?  If so, they tend to have better results!  May seem crazy, but it does take quite a bit of control of your muscles, as well as

Researchers at the University of Southern California have found that you need to use short term and long term memory in learning new tasks.  Although it is difficult to work on two or more tasks at once, when the brain is required

A recent study showed how lowering certain risk factors can lower your risk of diabetes.  The best news is that each factor you address, you can lower the risk.  The more you address, the more your risk decreases! The risk factors the study

This story is well told.   A man worries for his wife’s life.  He wonders if she’ll survive.  She does, and thru therapy and  a lot of hard work, she can walk, take care of her children, even walk on uneven playground.

Two recent research articles discuss the importance of exercise and cognitive abilities.   The findings show that for those adults who are more active, there is 90% lower chance of developing cognitive problems.  How wonderful to know yet another great reason to

There are factors that you can not control in regards to your blood pressure – your age, ethnicity or family history.  But there here are 3 simple things you can start doing right away to lower your pressure. Exercise.  If your body

For those of you local to Rancho Mirage, CA, come join us on May 17th from 10:30 to noon.  New Beginning Physical Therapy is one of the proud sponsors of this event to raise awareness of strokes, stroke prevention and resources available

Do you know why high blood pressure is called the silent killer and is a leading cause of strokes? Hypertension – high blood pressure – puts more pressure against the walls of your blood vessels.  This increased stress to your blood vessels

The following are things that you can control to lessen your chance of having a stroke. Control your blood pressure.  Maintain close communication with your doctor to determine if you need medication.  Lifestyle changes, such as exercise, weight loss, dietary changes can