We had another great Golf Clinic today for Stroke Survivors and those with Parkinson’s.  What a successful and fun afternoon!  The smiles were abundant, the laughter plentiful and successful putts occuring.   The weather today just added to the enjoyment – it

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

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

A stroke kills over 100 million nerve cells.  Thankfully, we have over 200 billion!  The good news about this is that there are plenty of cells left to make new connections.  This development of new connections is like rewiring the brain. A

There are an estimated 7,000,000 stroke survivors in the U.S. over age 20. Approximately 795,000 strokes will occur this year, one occurring every 40 seconds, and taking a life approximately every four minutes. Stroke can happen to anyone at any time, regardless of