With over a decade of careful observation, thought, self-application, and teaching, Dr. Clouse has figured out very simple and savvy ways to improve balance and stability that are not inherently obvious. The first part of his book reads like an entertaining biography describing how he successfully overcame his own difficulties with balance and walking. The rest of the book provides detailed textbook instructions with illustrations to teach the reader how to “reclaim natural movement.” Although this book is mainly intended for people with movement disorders, anyone can benefit from the increased awareness it provides about healthy posture and avoidance of maladaptive behaviors that over time can cause body damage. A small investment for improved posture and mobility. It is oriented mainly for people with mild to severe movement disorders and to provide training for physical therapists, doctors, and other care providers who care for people with such disorders. This book provides a refreshingly different and positive outlook for people with movement disorders and hope for improvement. Brace yourself for an educational adventure to learn to attune to your pressure points and relax some of those tense muscles.

Theresa Boyle, MD, PhD

Thank you for putting this book together. Thank you for giving us real tips that work!
I’m amazed how well these work, who knew!
Jeanie

You and your book are great motivators to me as it has motivated me to do more with my life and not just sit around all day. I use a transport chair with 8″ wheels and sit all day except for exercising. This morning, I practiced walking in the bathroom. I took about 6 steps using flat feet and without holding onto anything and it felt great! Yesterday, I folded my clean clothes while standing. I’m trying to use my feet more, by standing up and/or walking some to get my legs stronger. At times, I could feel my legs getting stiff and/or weak muscles and other times, my legs felt good and could walk better. Its a process but hope to improve every day. At the moment, I am not going to a physical therapist so I’m doing this all on my own. You mentioned that you improved with your walking by yourself so I know it can be done with or without anybody.
Susan

I am half way through tour book, you have helped me so much, I have been living a lot already I walk every day, and golf 3 days a week!! All thanks to you!!!! My son gave me your book for Christmas. Its just been good to read!!!!

Thanks, Diane

You are a very caring and intellectually gifted adult!! Thanks for sharing and I will continue to let you know about my thoughts as I get further into your book, and encourage everyone I know to purchase this important book. One thing I have understood so far is that it isn’t just for Ataxia. It’s to help all movement disorders!
Linda, Florida

I am reading your book and throwing out how people told me walk and just do it the way i learned!
Thanks! Amy

Your book arrived today. Initial impressions. Wow! Your hard work and motivation to share your extensive knowledge is so admirable Tom.
Carole, Australia

I got the book today. It is well worth the money.
Lori, New Hampshire
It is remarkably reader friendly. And, SO human . Real( genuine) ; the reader can relate and believe in the value of the work. It’s SO much more useful and enjoyable than I could have imagined an instructional text to be!!
Julie, New York

I think of this book as a Christmas present to the world. My friend, Beth, introduced me to its author at least a decade ago. Beth had been searching the internet for ways to address her aging father’s specific difficulties with ambulation . She located a “ Dr . Thomas Clouse” who specializes in her father’s specific movement problems, and then summoned Tom to Buffalo to work with her Dad . Dr. Clouse and I developed a working relationship; he even asked me if I would want to edit a book he had begun work on. I began to tackle the task, and I soon saw that the project warranted More care than I could afford to give it at the time; I was raising three children in the foreign-to-us environment of Buffalo. Still, Tom and I worked one-on-one , on and off, mostly with clients. My work had led me to specialize in neurological diseases ; Tom was very instrumental in my growth in this area. He had helped me to help individuals experiencing movement problems due to Parkinson’s , Spinal Cerebellar Atrophy, stroke recovery , general aging, and more. He has traveled all around the U S and other parts of our world to reach ataxic individuals who had heard of the success his work has wrought. The people he has worked with have fleshed out this book, which I consider to be a masterpiece. It is now available, ten- plus years since I witnessed it’s emerging.I was surprised when I received it; for a manuscript that deals with such esoteric phenomena,it’s really a user- friendly ,easy read. This week , Tom asked me how the book was different than what I might have expected. “ Tom”, I told him, “ the book is so HUMAN .” Since leaving his practice as a general surgeon, Tom always only worked for donations. Now, he has this book to sell. I can guarantee you, it’s worth the perusal. It’s hard to put down, and it can definitely help many frustrated, frightened individuals to feel safe in their own bodies again.

Julie