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Some Walks in Life Are More Special Than Others
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
After designing the first U-Step, I decided to continue on the…
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Journey from Prototype to Production: Part 1
These are pictures of the first U-Step, circa 1992. This was…
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When You Can’t Be With Your Loved Ones This Holiday Season
December 2020. A challenging time to be celebrating the holidays.…
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A Time to Give Thanks
"Life gets better the more you decide to take it easy on yourself."
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More Answers Than Questions for Individuals with MS: Should I "Give In" and Use an Assistive Device?
This may seem like a tough question – but it has a surprisingly…
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Harnessing the Power of Telehealth for Physical Therapy
A couple of weeks ago, UStep participated in an important webinar…
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Ice Cream Sundaes - Supporting Individuals with PSP
Eating ice cream is such good fun and is the special ingredient…
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Our Foundation Partners: Easing the Burden of Parkinson’s Disease
We are living in challenging times.
This may be the understatement…
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Taking Care in the Days of Telehealth
“Movement is a medicine for creating change in a person's physical,…
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How Corona Took In-Step by Storm
“No company, small or large, can win over the long run without…
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Finding the Right Community
The health and safety of our clients is of utmost importance…
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Helping Individuals Cope with Ataxia
“Over the weekend I participated in my first 5K. I walked…and…
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“Am I your only customer?”
“Am I your only customer?” she innocently asked. Katie* was…
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Grandpa doesn't need another sweater...
It’s holiday time, and while it’s great fun shopping for…
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How to Get Your U-Step Covered by Medicare
Many years ago when I first engineered the U-Step, I was a young…
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Stop Freezing, Start Walking
U-Step has officially launched its newest product: LaserCue.…
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Q&A for Your First Mobility Device
When it’s time for someone to begin using a mobility device,…
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Choosing a Mobility Device: Canes vs. Walkers
When buying a mobility device for the first time, there is a…
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A Company with Heart
I like to think of U-Step as a company driven by the heart. Our…
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Parkinson’s and Depression
Depression is often the number one factor negatively impacting…
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What You Need to Know About Parkinson's
It’s Parkinson’s Awareness Month! While not all, but many…
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A Walker as Unique as You Are
Parkinson’s Awareness month is coming up in just a few days…
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Avoid the Risks, Avoid the Falls
In our January blog post, we discussed the scary prospects of…
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Don't Wait Until It's Too Late: Falls are Dangerous
Falling is a major contributing factor to the deterioration and…
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Holidays, Family Time and those “Hard Conversations”
The holiday season is a time for great joy, family gatherings,…
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Advancements in Parkinson’s Early Detection
Over the past several months, a surprising number of new innovations…
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The Power of Physical Therapy
In honor of physical therapy month, we at Ustep want to celebrate…
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What a Difference One Little Red Line Makes: Explaining Parkinson’s Freezing and How Cues Help
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There are many things in life we take for granted until there…
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The Gift of Walking
If you are a customer of ours, it is likely that you have been…
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Finding the Right Kind of Support
Every new day brings opportunities for people to experience the…
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My Spouse Has Been Diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease - What Now?
The past few weeks of your life have felt like a whirlwind. You…
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The U-Step Story: How the Company Began
I grew up with a mother who had trouble walking. She was born…