Some Walks in Life Are More Special Than Others

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When a baby is born, we look forward to all the milestones they…
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The Journey from Prototype to Production: Part 2

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After designing the first U-Step, I decided to continue on the…

Journey from Prototype to Production: Part 1

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These are pictures of the first U-Step, circa 1992. This was…
When You Can’t Be With Your Loved Ones This Holiday Season | U-Step

When You Can’t Be With Your Loved Ones This Holiday Season

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December 2020. A challenging time to be celebrating the holidays.…

A Time to Give Thanks

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"Life gets better the more you decide to take it easy on yourself."  -…

More Answers Than Questions for Individuals with MS: Should I “Give In” and Use an Assistive Device?

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This may seem like a tough question – but it has a surprisingly…

Harnessing the Power of Telehealth for Physical Therapy

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A couple of weeks ago, UStep participated in an important webinar…
Sundaes to stop PSP

Ice Cream Sundaes – Supporting Individuals with PSP

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Eating ice cream is such good fun and is the special ingredient…

Our Foundation Partners: Easing the Burden of Parkinson’s Disease

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We are living in challenging times. This may be the understatement…

Taking Care in the Days of Telehealth

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“Movement is a medicine for creating change in a person's physical,…

How Corona Took In-Step by Storm

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“No company, small or large, can win over the long run without…
Finding the Right Community

Finding the Right Community

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The health and safety of our clients is of utmost importance…
Helping Individuals Cope with Ataxia

Helping Individuals Cope with Ataxia

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“Over the weekend I participated in my first 5K.  I walked…and…
Am I your only customer?

“Am I your only customer?”

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“Am I your only customer?” she innocently asked. Katie* was…
Gift of LaserCue

Grandpa doesn’t need another sweater…

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It’s holiday time, and while it’s great fun shopping for…
How to Get Your U-Step Covered by Medicare

How to Get Your U-Step Covered by Medicare

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Many years ago when I first engineered the U-Step, I was a young…
LaserCue

Stop Freezing, Start Walking

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U-Step has officially launched its newest product: LaserCue.…
Q&A for Your First Mobility Device

Q&A for Your First Mobility Device

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When it’s time for someone to begin using a mobility device,…
Things to Consider Before Buying a Mobility Device

Choosing a Mobility Device: Canes vs. Walkers

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When buying a mobility device for the first time, there is a…
A Company with Heart | U-Step Blog

A Company with Heart

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I like to think of U-Step as a company driven by the heart. Our…
Parkinson's and Depression | U-Step Blog

Parkinson’s and Depression

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Depression is often the number one factor negatively impacting…
Parkinson's awareness month

What You Need to Know About Parkinson’s

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It’s Parkinson’s Awareness Month! While not all, but many…

A Walker as Unique as You Are

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Parkinson’s Awareness month is coming up in just a few days…
Avoid the Risks, Avoid the Falls | U-Step Blog

Avoid the Risks, Avoid the Falls

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In our January blog post, we discussed the scary prospects of…

Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late: Falls are Dangerous

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Falling is a major contributing factor to the deterioration and…
Holidays, Family Time and those “Hard Conversations” | U-Step Blog

Holidays, Family Time and those “Hard Conversations”

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The holiday season is a time for great joy, family gatherings,…
Advancements in Parkinson’s Early Detection

Advancements in Parkinson’s Early Detection

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Over the past several months, a surprising number of new innovations…
Physical Therapy Month

The Power of Physical Therapy

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In honor of physical therapy month, we at Ustep want to celebrate…
The Gift of Walking | U-Step Blog

The Gift of Walking

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If you are a customer of ours, it is likely that you have been…
Finding the Right Kind of Support | U-Step Blog

Finding the Right Kind of Support

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Every new day brings opportunities for people to experience the…
My Spouse Has Been Diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease - What Now?

My Spouse Has Been Diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease – What Now?

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The past few weeks of your life have felt like a whirlwind. You…
How U-Step Began | U-Step Walker

The U-Step Story: How the Company Began

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I grew up with a mother who had trouble walking. She was born…

LaserLight cues for gait freezing in Parkinson’s disease: An open-label study

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In this study,  the U-Step and LaserCane were used exclusively. …

Occupational Therapy and Parkinson’s Disease

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Check out the full article HERE. The U-Step walker with a laser…