ABOUT US
What Makes The Perfect Step Unique?
Most therapy for paralysis is based on old-school science designed to make life more comfortable inside your wheelchair. At The Perfect Step, we leverage the latest data and discoveries to push the limits of what is possible for people living with paralysis so you can live your healthiest life.
WHEELCHAIR FREE
All exercises are performed with you out of your wheelchair to get your body moving and build your strength.
RETRAIN YOUR NERVOUS SYSTEM
Our S.T.E.P. Certified Paralysis Recovery Specialist use the science of PNAR (Patterned Neural Activity Recruitment) to reorganize your nervous system and/or rebuild your brain’s pathways to get more tangible outcomes than traditional therapy.
GET EXPERT HELP
You're in good hands with our “S.T.E.P. Certified Paralysis Recovery Specialists” - they’ve spent thousands of hours helping people like you.
JOIN A COMMUNITY
You’ll join a community of people who are passionately committed to living life to the fullest despite the reality of paralysis.
Amazing Results TPS Clients Have Experienced
FEWER SECONDARY COMPLICATIONS
Therapy at TPS helps to reduce complications such as; body sores, bladder infections, spastic hypertonia, heterotrophic ossification, osteopenia, osteoporosis, blood pressure issues, blood clotting, and respiratory issues.
INCREASED INDEPENDENCE
Small physical improvements can mean big things for daily life. While each of our clients improves at their own rate, many see physical improvements, thus allowing them to better facilitate everyday independent tasks.
FEWER OR NO MEDICATIONS
After beginning therapy at TPS, many clients find their ailments reduced, so they need significantly less medication or drop their medication programs entirely.
A BETTER MINDSET
Depression is easy to slip into. Many of our clients report a more positive outlook and a stronger sense of purpose after starting therapy.
SOCIAL + COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Since everyone is at a different point in their recovery journey, our clients counsel and encourage each other through connecting with people who “get it.”
The S.T.E.P Method
(Special Techniques And Exercises For Paralysis )
We use the leading scientific knowledge to stay on the cutting edge of SCI and paralysis recovery.
Patterned Neural Activity Recruitment
Our specific approach towards activity-based therapy is where our Specialists attempt to emulate and serve as the nervous system for our clients to stimulate and reorganize it.
Exercise-Based Therapy
We get our clients “out of the chair” and allow them to reach their goals and complete fundamental and everyday tasks through physical therapy.
Load Bearing
The body responds to the stimulation of weight-bearing and sensing gravity being put onto the body.
Every TPS Trainer is an Expert
Our staff members are dedicated to helping clients reach their full potential. Each stage of our (CPRS) training, which accredits our staff in house as a S.T.E.P. Certified Paralysis Recovery Specialist, requires more in-depth training, studying, research, and hands-on hours. Click to read about our trainer requirements.
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• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in exercise science-related field
• Completes introductory four-week certification course to become CPRS Level I Certified
• Able to present scientific information to non-medical and medical professionals
• Successfully passed TPS CPRS Exam(s)
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• Completed 2,500 hours of hands-on client time
• Evaluates and prescribes unique exercise routines
• Successfully passed CPRS Exam(s)
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• Completed 5,000 hours of hands-on client sessions
• Prescribes clients programs
• Studies new techniques for paralysis recovery training
• Successfully passed the CPRS Exam(s)
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• Completed 7,000 hours of hands-on client sessions
• Designs programs for clients
• Coaches and educates clients and staff
• Develops research projects based on the new science or technology surrounding paralysis recovery
• Successfully passed CPRS Exam(s)
AREAS OF TREATMENT
Click a condition below to learn how our program helps clients in all of these areas.
Our Story
The Perfect Step began in a small converted racquetball court in 2007 to provide therapy to Hal Hargrave after a tragic automobile accident. Read our story and find out how you can get involved.
Our Staff & Board
With over 120,000+ hours of experience throughout our business history, our trainers and management are top-notch and highly recognized in the paralysis community.