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Stroke Recovery | What Now?

Stroke Recovery | What Now?When Physical Therapy Ends but Your Recovery Continues Hello Friend,One of the questions I see over and over from stroke survivors and caregivers is:"What do I do when physical therapy ends?"It's an important question ...

Heat Stroke Can Be Deadly: Know the Warning Signs

What I Wish I knew About Heat Strokes Warning Signs and How to Avoid It  Hello Friend,Have you ever felt dizzy, nauseous, confused, or unusually exhausted after spending time in the heat?Many people assume they are simply "too hot" ...

How Many Days a Week Should a Stroke Survivor Do Physical Therapy?

 Stroke Recovery Physical Therapy  How Many Days a Week is Best?  Hello Friend,One of the most common questions I see in stroke support groups is:"How many days a week should I do physical therapy?"It's an important question ...

How Can I Get My Hand Moving After a Stroke? | Important Facts

REGAINING HAND AND FINGER MOVEMENTS AFTER A STROKEHow can I regain movement and sensation in my hands and fingers after a stroke?This question is asked by stroke survivors around the world in support groups and through internet searches.I wanted to ...

What is Spatial Awareness? - Fall Prevention & Stroke Recovery

What is Spatial Awareness? Fall Prevention & Stroke Recovery  Hello Friend,Are you tripping on items on the ground or feeling unsafe walking?I wanted to remind you about spatial awareness. Spatial awareness is one of our cognitive ...

Can Stroke Survivors Recover 100%? What Truly Determines Recovery

What Actually Influences Stroke Recovery Potential Hello Friend,Can a stroke survivor recover 100%?This is one of the most common — and most misunderstood — questions I hear. In this video, I talk honestly about recovery potential ...

Elaine Lalanne Has Turned 100 Years Old ❤️

Elaine Lalanne Has Turned 100 Years Old ❤️ Many of you know Elaine and her husband, Jack LaLanne. Together, they helped shape the fitness industry and brought health and movement into homes across the nation.To celebrate her 100th ...

Hip Flexors Explained: The Hidden Link to Walking and Hip Pain

What Are the Hip Flexors?Hip flexors are not one muscle. They are a group of muscles that work together to:lift the legstabilize the pelvissupport safe walking and movementSome of the major hip flexor muscles include the iliopsoas, rectus femoris, ...

A Strong Steady Way to Begin the Year

Moving Into the New Year with Strength and ConfidenceHello Friend,A new year doesn’t mean starting over — it means continuing forward with strength, care, and confidence.As a new year begins, many people are thinking about goals, ...

A Holiday Thank you - And A Gift That Truly Matters

Hello Friends,Many of you knew my previous husky, who spent time beside me and the people I worked with. This is my new walking partner — and a reminder that steadiness, connection, and care continue in many forms.As the year winds down and ...

BOOK TRAILER - Balance, Walking, and Fall Prevention

FALL PREVENTION AWARENESS MONTH - September 2025

   I mention in the introduction of my new balance and fall prevention book, Balance Walking and Fall Prevention, A Fitness Trainer's Guide for Seniors and Pre-Seniors, that there are varied reasons that a person may have challenges ...

BALANCE, WALKING, and FALL PREVENTION

     BALANCE, WALKING, and FALL PREVENTION - A Fitness Trainer's Guide for Seniors & Pre-Seniors is the name of Tracy L Markley's new book.      In Balance, Walking, and Fall Prevention- A ...

Best Stroke Recovery Books

Stroke Recovery Books The Stroke of An Artist, The Journey of a Fitness Trainer, and A Stroke Survivor.”  (Also, available in the book title “Dear Stroke You Suck, The Journey of a Fitness Trainer, and A Stroke Survivor.Stroke ...

I'm Not Stupid, I Have Hearing Loss - A Hearing Loss Journey

As someone who was possibly born with hearing loss, the author’s hearing loss became more severe as she grew up. Tracy was a child who struggled in school at the age when the essential skills of reading, writing, and comprehension developed. ...

STROKE RECOVERY - WHAT NOW??? WHEN PHYSICAL THERAPY ENDS

Thousands of Stroke Survivors worldwide are trying to continue their stroke recovery possibilities without a knowledgeable physical therapist.  Most Insurance companies provide a limited amount of physical therapy sessions for stroke ...

Benefits of Exercise for Rehabilitation

Personal Trainer Tracy Markley Helps Accident Victim Regain Independence Mark Bouvier poses with his son Jack, 2, at Tracy Markley's Personal Training Studio in Huntington Beach, where Mark does some of his physical therapy to help with ...

103 1/2 Year Old Hires Her First Personal Trainer

103 1/2 Year Old Hires Her First Personal Trainer"What's your Secret?" Everyone wants to know.I had the wonderful opportunity to sit down with Essie, who is 103 years old.  She welcomed myself and my therapy dog into her home.  She shared ...

PTSD Awareness and Suicide Prevention

We Can Do More....  I was nominated today by a fabulous person to do the 22 day-22 pushup challenge on Facebook.  I decided to give 22 options to help those with PTSD and to those who know someone with PTSD instead of doing the ...