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…

Journey from Prototype to Production: Part 1

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

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

A Time to Give Thanks

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

Harnessing the Power of Telehealth for Physical Therapy

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

Ice Cream Sundaes - Supporting Individuals with PSP

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

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

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

Taking Care in the Days of Telehealth

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

How Corona Took In-Step by Storm

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

Finding the Right Community

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

Helping Individuals Cope with Ataxia

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

“Am I your only customer?”

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

Grandpa doesn't need another sweater...

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

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

Stop Freezing, Start Walking

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

Q&A for Your First Mobility Device

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

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

A Company with Heart

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

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

What You Need to Know About Parkinson's

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

A Walker as Unique as You Are

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

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

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

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”

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

Advancements in Parkinson’s Early Detection

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

The Power of Physical Therapy

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

The Gift of Walking

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

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

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

Preserving the Profession of Physical Therapy: A Little Can Go a Long Way

Check out this great article we were included in on PT Inter…

Occupational Therapy and Parkinson’s Disease

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