For anyone local to the Coachella Valley, the next Golf Putting Clinic is next Tuesday, January 3rd from 1:30-2:30 pm.  It’s open to those who have Parkinson’s or have had a stroke.  People at any mobility levels are welcome.  The therapists from

Do you have back or neck pain?  Do your knees hurt?  Do you ever feel that your balance could be better?  This could all be related to improper alignment at your feet! We know the importance of a good foundation in a

I, for one, will be watching Monday night to see Gabrielle Giffords interview.  Here is a clip/trailer of the interview to come.  They certainly pegged it right when they said she had tenacity and determination! http://news.yahoo.com/rep-gabrielle-giffords-smiling-talking-11-months-shooting-211509588.html New Beginning Physical Therapy, Inc. provides the

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