Our programs improve your
patients’ Quality of life.

What impact does The Perfect Step have on patients’ health outcomes?

The evidence-based programs demonstrate significant quality of life improvements for patients with spinal cord injury (SCI) in relation to:

✔ Mood

✔ Pain control

✔ Independence

✔ Bladder function

✔ Pressure ulcers

What do patients say about their experiences with The Perfect Step?

  • Gladys Yanez

    "I have gained so much physical strength and coordination back since attending therapy at The Perfect Step that I can now take slightly unassisted steps while at therapy - an unimaginable improvement from where I started."

  • Chris Pang

    "I had my doubts but as I am doing my workouts at The Perfect Step week after week, I am not only getting stronger but also getting confidence in moving my body in ways I could not do before coming here."

  • Frankie Cervantes

    "So far The Perfect Step has helped become so much stronger which not only has helped me to progress in my sessions at therapy but has also given me the confidence to return back to school for my Senior year of High School!"

  • Chris Meyer

    "The Perfect Step helps me slow down the progression of my diagnosis and increases my independence. Exercise is my medicine and TPS shares that same value. Thank you for giving me hope for a better tomorrow. Thank you TPS for helping with my recovery journey."

  • Ashley Hutton

    "My daily functioning has improved, and an increase in my independence. For me, I enjoy feeling good, and being able to feel good this far post-injury is such a positive to not just my body but my mental health as well."

What is The Perfect Step?

The Perfect Step is supervised exercise therapy for patients with the following conditions:

• Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Or "ALS" 
• Cerebral Palsy Or "CP" 
• Multiple Sclerosis Or "MS" 
• Parkinson’s Disease Or "PD" 
• Spinal Cord Injury Or "SCI" 
• Spina Bifida 
• Stroke 
• Traumatic Brain Injury Or "TBI" 
• Transverse Myelitis Or "TM"

The Perfect Step uses the S.T.E.P. Method

S.T.E.P. stands for Special Techniques and Exercises for Paralysis. It has three main components:

Patterned Neural Activity RecruitmenT

“PNAR” excites the nervous system and creates involuntary and/or voluntary muscle contraction to re-create patterned neural activity.

Exercise-based Therapy

This uses exercise to put patients into extension anatomically correct positions circulating blood, bowel and bladder, as well as increasing muscle mass, bone density, function, coordination, and sensation.

Loadbearing

Using weight and gravity helps maintain and increase bone health and joint stability.

Who delivers the program?

The S.T.E.P. Method is delivered by Certified Paralysis Recovery Specialists. 

All specialists demonstrate foundational skills/qualifications in exercise physiology, kinesiology, physical education and biomechanics. Specialists progress through four levels (I-IV) of certification, each with additional coursework, a competency-based exam; and hands-on client time.

FAQs

Where can patients access The Perfect Step?

The Perfect Step is offered in-person at our fitness facility in Pomona, CA, as well as virtually and hybrid.

Read More About Locations and Program Options >

What do healthcare providers say about their experiences with The Perfect Step?

Providers report ease with communicating with The Perfect Step specialists about patient care, as well as success with referred patients improving their quality of life.

“The Specialists at The Perfect Step are able to provide high-quality care in the form of delivering tangible, high-quality results. Their knowledge and expertise in post-acute spinal cord and brain injury provide their patients with care at the highest possible level. From the moment you walk into their facility and experience their incredible staff and leadership, you will know you are at the right place to recover.”

- Steven Bast, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon

“I know my patients are in good hands with The Perfect Step Specialists.  They are experts and true partners in providing the best patient care. As someone who teaches and advises sports medicine fellows, I have my students rotate over at TPS every year, to experience the life-changing power the facility has to offer.”

- Dr. Robert Sallis, MD, Family Medicine, Sports Medicine

“As a physiatrist at Casa Colina, I trust The Perfect Step as a reliable community partner for continued care beyond the traditional rehab model. Their team delivers high-quality, individualized therapy that drives real progress and meaningful outcomes. I’ve seen firsthand how clients maintain and even advance their recovery through TPS’s exceptional programming.”

- Dr. Patterson, Physiatrist, Casa Colina

Refer A Patient

Healthcare providers can help their patients access The Perfect Step by providing a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) prescribing physical activity to treat the patient’s medical condition. LMNs help patients get insurance coverage, appeal denied claims, and use funds from Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) or Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) for qualified medical expenses. Read more about HSAs/FSAs →